For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,419 students in Vernon Hills, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon Hills, IL are Vernon Hills High School and Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Hills, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Vernon Hills have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Vernon Hills, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vernon Hills High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2157
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
Special Education School
960 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernon Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon Hills, IL include Vernon Hills High School and Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co. Vernon Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon Hills?
4 public high schools are located in Vernon Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Hills?
Vernon Hills public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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