Waubonsie Valley High School is a public four-year high school in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1975 and it is one of 3 high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204, along with Neuqua Valley High School and Metea Valley High School.
Serving 2,781 students in grades 9-12, Waubonsie Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waubonsie Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Waubonsie Valley High School's student population of 2,781 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Waubonsie Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waubonsie Valley High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
11%
16%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chief Waubonsie
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waubonsie Valley High School's ranking?
Waubonsie Valley High School is ranked #363 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Waubonsie Valley High School often compared to?
Waubonsie Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metea Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waubonsie Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Waubonsie Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waubonsie Valley High School?
2,781 students attend Waubonsie Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Waubonsie Valley High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waubonsie Valley High School?
Waubonsie Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waubonsie Valley High School offer ?
Waubonsie Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waubonsie Valley High School part of?
Waubonsie Valley High School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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