Mundelein Consolidated High School District

What Mundelein Consolidated High School District does

Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 is a public secondary school district governed by Illinois state law and operating Mundelein High School in Mundelein, Lake County, Illinois. The district serves K-12 students and families within its geographic boundaries, delivering a comprehensive high school program that includes Advanced Placement courses, Career Pathways, AVID college-readiness support, a Business Incubator, a Tech Campus partnership, fine arts (band, choir, theatre), athletics across three seasons, and student support services such as Special Education, an Academic Resource Center, and a Transition Center. Leadership comprises Superintendent Corey Tafoya, Principal Alexandria Taylor, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Cathy Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Stacey Gorman, and Fine Arts Chairman Rich Stiles, with governance provided by an elected Board of Education.

The district operates on a public-funding revenue model derived from local property taxes, state education aid, and federal grants, and does not charge tuition. It runs standard K-12 educational technology infrastructure including PowerSchool for student information, Canvas for learning management, Pathful and SchooLinks for college and career planning, E-Hall Pass for student movement, RevTrak for payments, and Google Workspace for collaboration. Distribution is delivered through the main campus at 1350 W. Hawley Street and the East District Office at 470 N. Lake Street, supplemented by district newsletters, social media, and a Parent Ambassador program.

The district has pursued regulatory action via a joint lawsuit with Fremont Elementary District 79 against the Village of Mundelein over school impact fees associated with the PulteGroup Walnut Ridge residential development, citing a $1.3M shortfall relative to actual per-pupil costs under Illinois law. It has earned repeated external recognition including three consecutive NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education awards, the 2026 Lake County Educator of the Year (Kristen Behrens), and the 2026 University of Kansas Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award (Susan Theotokatos). No AI-native product or proprietary technology is disclosed; AI engagement is limited to parent-facing workshop resources and eLearning policies.

Name

Mundelein Consolidated High School District

Legal name

Mundelein High School District 120

Website

https://www.d120.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mundelein High School District 120 is a public Illinois school district operating Mundelein High School in Lake County, delivering comprehensive secondary education, AP and career pathways programs, and student support services funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College and career readiness
• K-12 educational programs
• Secondary education services
• Extracurricular athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 operates a single comprehensive public high school delivering grades 9-12 education, including standard academic subjects, Advanced Placement courses, and specialized programs such as AVID, Business Incubator, and Tech Campus partnerships. The district also provides performing arts (Band, Choir, Theatre), athletics across three seasons, summer school, driver education, and student support services (College & Career Resource Center, Academic Resource Center, Special Education, Library Media Center). All programming is delivered at the main campus in Mundelein, IL, with no tuition charged to resident students.

Product overview

Mundelein High School District 120 operates a single comprehensive high school offering a unified educational program structured around academic excellence, college and career readiness, and diverse extracurricular opportunities. The core academic program includes standard subjects, Advanced Placement courses, Career & Technical Education, and specialized programs such as AVID (college readiness), Business Incubator (entrepreneurship), and Tech Campus partnerships. The school provides extensive performing arts (Band, Choir, Theatre, Orchesis), athletics (26+ sports across three seasons), and student support services (College & Career Resource Center, Academic Resource Center, Special Education, Library Media Center, Transition Center). Summer School and Driver Education round out the academic offerings. The school leverages technology platforms including PowerSchool (student information), Canvas (learning management), and various college/career planning tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Resource Center (ARC) Academic support center providing tutoring, study resources, and peer assistance for Mundelein High School students needing help with coursework.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered to MHS high school students, preparing them for AP exams and potential college credit.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College-readiness program designed to help MHS students develop academic skills, college awareness, and personal determination, particularly supporting first-generation college-bound students.
• Business Incubator Entrepreneurship program allowing MHS students to develop and launch business ideas while receiving mentorship and resources.
• Tech Campus Program Career and technical education program operated in partnership with Lake County Tech Campus, offering hands-on training in various technical fields to MHS students.
• Career Pathways Structured academic tracks helping MHS students align their course selections with career goals and post-secondary opportunities.
• College and Career Resource Center Resource center providing MHS students with guidance on college applications, scholarships, career exploration, and post-secondary planning.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education program including visual arts, performing arts, and music at MHS, recognized nationally as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
• Band Program Instrumental music program at MHS including Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and various ensembles and competitions.
• Choir Program Vocal music program at MHS featuring show choirs (Sound and Reverb), concert choirs, and the all-abilities Notables choir.
• Theatre Program Drama and theatre arts program at MHS including productions, Thespian Troupe, Tech Crew, and theatre competitions.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program at MHS offering sports across three seasons: Fall (football, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, cross country, swimming), Winter (basketball, bowling, wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance), and Spring (baseball, lacrosse, track, volleyball, water polo, softball).
• Summer School Extended learning program at MHS offering credit recovery, enrichment courses, and driver education during summer months.
• Library Media Center School library at MHS providing research resources, digital materials, and academic support services to students.
• Special Education Specialized instructional services and support programs for MHS students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.
• Driver Education State-approved driver education program at MHS combining classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training.
• Seal of Biliteracy Program recognizing MHS students who demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages and English.
• Transition Center Services helping MHS students transition from high school to college, career, and adult life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive year recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education nationally by NAMM Foundation

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fremont Elementary District 79coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Two Lake County school districts (Fremont Elementary District 79 and Mundelein High School District 120) have jointly filed suit in circuit court against the village of Mundelein regarding school impact fees for the Walnut Ridge residential development. Districts contend approved fees for 155 homes will leave them with combined shortfall of $3.3 million.
• PulteGroupminorOthersPulteGroup is the developer building the Walnut Ridge residential development (155 homes on 80 acres) that is the subject of school impact fee litigation between the districts and the village of Mundelein.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125: Adjacent Lake County public high school district serving Lincolnshire and Prairie View. Comparable single-campus public high school serving a similar suburban demographic, with strong AP and extracurricular offerings and a focus on college readiness.
• Barrington Community Unit School District 220: Public K-12 district anchored by Barrington High School serving parts of Lake, Cook, and McHenry counties. Comparable suburban public high school district with strong AP and extracurricular reputation.
• Libertyville High School District 128: Neighboring Lake County public high school district serving Libertyville and Green Oaks. Operates a single comprehensive high school with comparable AP, arts, and athletics programs; the most directly comparable peer to Mundelein D120.
• Grayslake Community High School District 127: Public high school district operating Grayslake Central and Grayslake North. Multi-campus public high school district in Lake County with comparable AP, CTE, and athletics offerings to Mundelein.
• Vernon Hills High School District 128: Operates Vernon Hills High School as part of the same Community High School District 128 as Libertyville. Direct geographic and demographic peer of Mundelein with similar program offerings.
• Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95: Public K-12 district anchored by Lake Zurich High School in the same Lake County region. Comparable suburban public high school with similar AP, fine arts, and athletic offerings, and similar funding structure via property taxes.
• Warren Township High School District 121: Lake County public high school district serving Gurnee, Park City, Waukegan, and Wildwood. Multi-campus but offers similar public high school programming, career pathways, and athletics in a comparable suburban setting.
• Wauconda Community Unit School District 118: Public K-12 district anchored by Wauconda High School in southern Lake County. Comparable suburban public high school with overlapping athletic conference and similar college/career pathway structures.

Emerging players

• Fremont Elementary District 79: Feeder elementary district that partners with Mundelein D120 and is co-litigant in the Walnut Ridge impact-fee case. Relevant as a partner/feeder relationship and as a comparable small Lake County public school district.

Others

• Lake County Tech Campus: Regional career and technical education consortium that partners with Mundelein D120 for the Tech Campus program. Directly comparable as a CTE delivery channel that supplements the high school's academic offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MundeleinHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuOGnrhHne96SjsOUXWlajQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Mundelein-High-School-District-120/100095401983567
• Instagraminstagram.com/mundeleinhighschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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