Waubonsie Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2590 Ogden Ave,  Aurora, IL
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
4.1
4.7
2,546 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Stipp
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
172
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
83.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.8%
White
36.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.4%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
10%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#18 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#21 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#24 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 686 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 501 Students
Purdue University 356 Students
Loyola University Chicago 319 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 309 Students
Northwestern University 305 Students
University of Iowa 296 Students
Illinois State University 291 Students
Northern Illinois University 271 Students
Michigan State University 263 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 231 Students
Biology 216 Students
Psychology 200 Students
Computer Science 170 Students
Finance 139 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 135 Students
Marketing 113 Students
Accounting 72 Students
Engineering 70 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 535 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
11/12/2024
Waubonsie Valley is known for offering a broad range of academic challenges. If you're a student there, you'd likely have access to rigorous courses, such as Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors programs, and specialized electives. The high school provides a solid foundation for college-bound students, but also has a strong emphasis on real-world skills and preparing students for careers in various fields.
3.0 Junior
9/9/2024
Overall, this school supports its students well. I have found the utmost success by the many peers I have in the building that always offer help, or guide me to where i can get help. I always feel there is a place for me at this school and I am often encouraged and supported. Sometimes the threats inside the school are alarming, and it can be quite difficult to get out of the student lot.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
Waubonsie was a school that really cultivated my growth and pushed me to reach my potential. While not necessarily the most academically rigorous school, the classes were certainly preparing us for college or other careers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/25/2023
I have had two kids graduate from Waubonsie Valley and I could not have been more impressed with the teachers, and administrators of this school. The sense of pride and family that the kids feel experience is amazing. You can see this in action at any sporting event. Students from all walks of life...
5.0 student
9/29/2021
As my first experience with a high school, i feel extremely privileged to learn here. Everyone is very nice and they have many mental health programs. I feel like I belong here.
5.0 parent
1/17/2019
This is an incredible District 204 school. I had kids graduate from both Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley and I can tell you that I would choose WV hands-down. Your student will get an unbelievable education and will also have the opportunity to be in a culturally, economically, and racially diver...
2.0 parent
9/13/2018
I came from a different school district and almost every interaction I have with staff at this school has been awful. I cant imagine why anyone likes it here.

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