For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,049 students in Arlington Heights, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL are John Hersey High School, Newcomer Center and Young Adult Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Arlington Heights, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Hersey High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #22.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Young Adult Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
The At Forest View
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Vanguard School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Arlington Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Nw Suburban Etc Regional Pgms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pamela K Gillet Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Young Adult Program North High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL include John Hersey High School, Newcomer Center and Young Adult Program. Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington Heights, IL?
5 public high schools are located in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights, IL?
Arlington Heights, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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