Evanston Township High School is a public high school in Evanston, Illinois. The campus is located in a northern suburb of Chicago along the Lake Michigan shore.
Serving 3,560 students in grades 9-12, Evanston Twp High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Evanston Twp High School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles in Evanston, IL. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evanston Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Evanston Twp High School's student population of 3,560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 294 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
294 teachers
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Rankings
Evanston Twp High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evanston Twp High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
43%
45%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Willie The Wildkit
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evanston Twp High School's ranking?
Evanston Twp High School is ranked #540 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Evanston Twp High School often compared to?
Evanston Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Trier Township H S Winnetka by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evanston Twp High School?
The graduation rate of Evanston Twp High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Evanston Twp High School?
3,560 students attend Evanston Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Evanston Twp High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evanston Twp High School?
Evanston Twp High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evanston Twp High School offer ?
Evanston Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Evanston Twp High School part of?
Evanston Twp High School is part of Evanston TWP HSD 202 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Varied curriculum suits every academic level. Not a fan of the earned-honors system though.
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