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Waukegan CUSD 60

Illinois · Public School District
22
Schools
13,679
Students
$22,276
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
66.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Waukegan CUSD 60 is a public school district in Illinois serving 13,679 students across 22 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $22,276 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edith M Smith Middle School06–08503
Jack Benny Middle School06–08529
John R Lewis Middle School06–08774
Miguel Juarez Middle School06–08672
Robert E Abbott Middle School06–08630
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waukegan High School09–124,355
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning CenterPK–PK163
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,276+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
24%
State
63.4%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
13,679
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score40/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,276 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waukegan CUSD 60?
Waukegan CUSD 60 has 22 public schools, serving a total of 13,679 students.
How much does Waukegan CUSD 60 spend per student?
Waukegan CUSD 60 spends $22,276 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waukegan CUSD 60?
66% of students in Waukegan CUSD 60 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waukegan CUSD 60?
No, Waukegan CUSD 60 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waukegan CUSD 60 serve?
Waukegan CUSD 60 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waukegan CUSD 60?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waukegan CUSD 60 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.