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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHSD 94·NCES 174044004071

West Chicago Comm High School

326 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185 · (630) 876-6200 · DuPage County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,040 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,040
High
STATE 834
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
139 FTE teachers
STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
544
Grade 10
482
Grade 11
494
Grade 12
520
Student demographics
White
40520%
STATE 45%
Hispanic
1,46772%
STATE 29%
Black
523%
STATE 16%
Asian
703%
STATE 6%
Two+
432%
STATE 5%
Native American
20%
STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,06452%
Female
97648%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,040
-11 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 16.6:1
% White
20%
was 27%
% Hispanic
72%
was 62%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Chicago Comm High School

West Chicago Comm High School is a roomy senior high in West Chicago, Illinois, one of the schools within CHSD 94. The school works with 2,040 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 145% bigger than typical.

West Chicago Comm High School is a school of CHSD 94, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the student-mix side, West Chicago Comm High School records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 72%. Beyond that, the school shows 20% White, 3% Asian, 3% Black, 2% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 16%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, West Chicago Comm High School has 139 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average.

Around the school, census data for DuPage County shows median household earnings sit near $112,096, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across DuPage County's 277 public schools (combined enrollment of about 138,557 students), West Chicago Comm High School is one campus in the mix.

Leman Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Trend over the last 7 years. West Chicago Comm High School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 2,051 (now 2,040). Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 62% to 72%. Class-load math has tightened: from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the West Chicago Comm High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

DuPage County at a glance

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Population
930,024
Census ACS
Median income
$112,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
277
138,557 students

Quick facts

School name
West Chicago Comm High School
District
CHSD 94
Address
326 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone
(630) 876-6200
County
DuPage County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,040
Teachers (FTE)
139
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
174044004071
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About West Chicago Comm High School
How many students attend West Chicago Comm High School?
West Chicago Comm High School enrolls approximately 2,040 students in grades 09-12.
Is West Chicago Comm High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Chicago Comm High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at West Chicago Comm High School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at West Chicago Comm High School.
How diverse is West Chicago Comm High School?
West Chicago Comm High School reports a student body of 20% White, 72% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees West Chicago Comm High School?
West Chicago Comm High School is overseen by CHSD 94 in DuPage County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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