McHenry East High School was a 4-year public high school in McHenry, Illinois, United States, which served 9th-12th grade students until the 2021–2022 school year.
Serving 2,214 students in grades 9-12, Mchenry Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mchenry Community High School's student population of 2,214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Mchenry Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mchenry Community High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
68%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
29.7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mchenry Community High School's ranking?
Mchenry Community High School is ranked #1753 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mchenry Community High School?
The graduation rate of Mchenry Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mchenry Community High School?
2,214 students attend Mchenry Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mchenry Community High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mchenry Community High School?
Mchenry Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mchenry Community High School offer ?
Mchenry Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mchenry Community High School part of?
Mchenry Community High School is part of Mchenry CHSD 156 School District.
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