With a mission of Empowering All Students: Learners Today-Leaders Tomorrow, District 47 meets the academic and social-emotional needs of all students through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, providing personalized learning through targeted instruction, enrichment, and support. District 47 is committed to cultivating a supportive, positive, and productive work environment that attracts, develops, and retains high-quality staff.
Fast Facts:
- Employment: Approximately 1,200 certified and non-certified staff members and administrators
- Enrollment: Approximately 7,100 students Pre-K through 8th grade
- Schools: There are 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 early childhood center
- Geography: District 47 spans an area of 44 square miles and serves Crystal Lake, Lakewood, and parts of Lake in the Hills, Cary, Woodstock, Huntley, Bull Valley, and McHenry
-Languages: Approximately 54 languages are spoken by District 47 families
Community High School District 155 includes four comprehensive high schools and one alternate education campus serving over 5,500 students in grades 9-12. All four District 155 high schools ranked in the top eight percent of public high schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, which identifies the superior education our students receive. Niche.com ranked D155 as the best school district in McHenry County. The district covers 67.75 square miles and is located approximately 45 miles northwest of Chicago in McHenry and Lake counties.