John Hersey High School is a four-year public high school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago in the United States. It enrolls students from Arlington Heights as well as parts of Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Brown, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)50%
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)25%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)25%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program?
4 students attend Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program part of?
Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program is part of Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District.
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