Crystal Lake Central High School

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April 1, 2026

CLC ACES Students Finish in Top Three at State Finals

The Crystal Lake Central ACES team had a strong finish to their season with senior Alayna Verzal winning the state championship in biology, while junior Shane Coffey took third place in math.

Students getting heads shaved for St. Baldrick's Foundation

March 20, 2026

CLC Hosts St. Baldrick's Fundraiser

Twelve Crystal Lake Central students and staff shaved their heads at an assembly to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

February 26, 2026

CLC Students Debate Global Issues at Model UN Conference in Chicago

Thirty-four Crystal Lake Central students participated in a Model UN conference in Chicago.

February 23, 2026

D155’s Dr. Lesinski Named Superintendent of Distinction

Dr. Neil Lesinski, superintendent of Community High School District 155, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Association of School Adminis...

Sylvie Gonzalez Lopez posing with CLC AVID Teacher

November 17, 2025

Crystal Lake Central Graduate Inspires Educators at National Conference

Crystal Lake Central graduate Sylvie Gonzalez Lopez, Class of 2025, was one of over 1,000 students nationwide who applied to the AVID Student Speaker Contest and chosen as a keynote speaker.

Students with D155 Leadership holding Merit Semifinalist Awards

November 10, 2025

Two District 155 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Two District 155 seniors, Braedan Mendro, Cary-Grove High School, and Jackson Lisle, Crystal Lake Central High School, have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Program.

September 1, 2025

District 155 Celebrates First-Ever Girls Flag Football Season

District 155 launched its inaugural girls flag football season with 180 student-athletes across all four high schools to compete during the 2025-2026 school year.

August 26, 2025

All Four D155 High Schools Nationally Recognized for Seventh Straight Year

All D155 high schools were recognized as top public high schools nationally for the seventh straight year by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings

CLC at a Glance

2024-2025 Annual Report (English)

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School Information

92%

Graduation Rate

#1

District in McHenry County

225+

Courses Offered

37

Dual Credit Offerings

$2.1M

Scholarships Earned by Class of 2026

#1

Best Teachers in McHenry County

81%

Teachers w/ Master's Degree or Higher

200+

Sports & Extracurricular Activities Offered

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