District Mission

To prepare all students for life-long learning

District Vision

We will:

  • Exhibit an unconditional commitment to students.

  • Provide an environment that is respectful and nurturing.

  • Provide a high quality and challenging education in which all children succeed.

  • Foster individual and collaborative creativity.

  • Foster interdependence among all individuals in our community.

  • Create an atmosphere of continual improvement and reflection.

About Our Schools
The school district is recognized both statewide and nationally for its innovative, instructional practices and solid educational programs. The majority of our students score in the top stanines on standardized achievement tests and also exceed state standards on the Illinois Goals Assessment Program.

The K-8 curriculum includes advanced programs, gifted and talented classes, and special needs support services allowing for the development of the whole child. All educational programs are designed to continuously meet the changing needs of students in our dynamic world.

Click here for a brief history of our schools

Student Facts

Enrollment

The District houses its 2,112 students in three elementary (K-4) schools, and a middle school (5-8). School-by-school enrollment figures are as follows:

  • Cherokee School - 380 students
  • Everett School - 377 students
  • Sheridan School - 290 students
  • Deer Path Middle School - 1065 students

Class Size

Average class size for grades 1-8 is 21 students per classroom. There is a ratio of approximately 9 students to every certified employee at District 67.

 

Cost Per Pupil

District 67's cost per pupil is approximately $12,640. Total operating budget is $35.9 million.

 

Staff Facts

District 67 employs approximately 101 classroom teachers, 103 specialized teachers (music, physical education, art, etc.),
17 administrators, 31 teacher aides, and 38 educational support personnel, for a total of 290 staff members. Average elementary class size is 21 students per classroom, and there is a ratio of approximately 9 students to every certified employee at District 67.

 

National Board Certified Teachers

Twenty-eight District 67 faculty members have been recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for successfully completing the National Board portfolio and exams. In the State of Illinois, our district ranks in the top 10 among districts with the largest number of Certified Teachers.

 

Click here to download our list of National Board Certified Teachers

 

Shared Services

The Board of Education of District 67 and Lake Forest High School District 115 in July of 2004 entered into a Shared Service Agreement. The benefits to our school community includes a more collaborative coordination of the educational and operational programs K-12. This agreement also provides a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars by reducing administrative costs to both school districts. Both district also benefit from having support staff who handle responsibilities for both districts.