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Waubonsie Valley High School

2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL, 60504

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 57 of 255 in Illinois

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About Waubonsie Valley High School

Aurora, Illinois' Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school for grades 9–12. The Indian Prairie Community Unified School District 204 has three high schools, and this is one of them. There are about 2,600 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 19 students. This helps make the school a structured and supportive place to learn. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and about 65% of them are from minority groups. This shows that the school has students from a lot of different cultural and economic backgrounds. Waubonsie Valley High School offers a full range of classes, including Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About half of the students take AP classes. The school also teaches kids about careers, the fine arts, and sports. About 48% of students are good at math and 51% are good at reading/ELA, based on data from the 2025–2026 school year. The school also helps students get ready for college by letting them take the SAT and ACT. Waubonsie Valley High School is in a well-established suburban area of Aurora that is known for its safe neighborhoods and community services. It makes the learning environment more balanced.

Waubonsie Valley High School Contact Information

Address

2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL, 60504

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Phone

(630) 375-3300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 48% in Reading.
174
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2781
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 57 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Waubonsie Valley High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM to 2:57 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.88%
Asian 29.81%
Hispanic 18.84%
Black 10.68%
Two+ Races 5.47%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
34.88%
Asian
29.81%
Hispanic
18.84%
Black
10.68%
Two+ Races
5.47%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2781
49.08%
1365 Female
50.85%
1414 Male

Student Population

2781 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Waubonsie Valley High School is getting a $68 million renovation that will include a new auditorium, better stadium facilities, and better safety measures. The auditorium is almost done being fixed up. It will have a new sound booth, lights, and seating. It should be ready in time for the winter concert. The school is also adding new academic paths, such as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) programs, which have helped the school get the Distinguished School award.

FAQ

Q1. What subjects do they focus on at Waubonsie Valley?

Ans. Waubonsie Valley focuses on STEM, arts, and career prep programs to give students a well-rounded education.

Q2. Does the school offer advanced classes?

Ans. Students can take AP, honors, and dual-credit classes to help them do better in school.

Q3. Do college entrance exams happen at Waubonsie Valley?

Ans. Yes, both the SAT and ACT are given to help students plan for college.

Q4. How does the school help students develop their talents?

Ans. Students learn a variety of skills by taking part in music, theater, debate, and sports programs.

Q5. What help is available to help students do well in school?

Ans. All students can get tutoring, study sessions, and academic counseling at the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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