Mundelein High School proudly recognizes 61 of its seniors who have been named Illinois State Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.

This prestigious award, granted by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), identifies graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exceptional potential for success in higher education.

Representing MHS as Illinois State Scholars are the following students:

Jesus Aguilera Santoy; Hussein Alsayed; Dirk Anderson; Macie Atleson; Jayden Baltazar; Samuel Beginski; Nahomy Benitez; Stephen Bero; Samantha Biesterfeld; Hannah Boone; Olivia Catchot; Henry Channon; Toby Ching; Emily Courtney; Rance Cruz; Brooklyn D'Ambrosio; Marsha De Quina Tagala; Kaylee Estrada; Claire Frane; Nathaniel Gaschler; James Glaskin-Clay; Jacob Hamberg; Benjamin Helge; Jamie Ko; Anthony Kofman; Mary Kozlowski; Ella Luu; Deandre Manzo-Villalobo; Alex McCreight; Nathan McCreight; Avishi Mehta; Shalin Mehta; Celia Navarrete; Sean Neuwald; Zachary Nicklas; Ella Novotney; Madeleine Nuzzo; Liam Oneill; Ysabella Pacis; Yael Pikus; Molly Price; Paige Prochnow; Maya Qasem; James Read; Emma Robinson; Sophia Sauer; Connor Schoo; Nishna Shah; Shrushti Shah; Nylah Sirmons; Brady Smith; Tyler Spina; Eleni Taktikos; Kieley Tomas; Dylan Valeroso; Parker Van Arsdale; Oliver Van de Motter; Jack Van Kammen; Casey Vyverman; Andrew Weaver; and Amelia Willis.

The Illinois State Scholar Program honors students based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT scores, class rank, and Grade Point Average (GPA) from their sixth semester of high school. 

These students are among the top academic performers across nearly every high school in Illinois, standing out for their hard work and dedication.

Being named a State Scholar is a significant accomplishment that marks a high point in the academic careers of these students.