Top Rankings
Township HSD 214 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 12,114 students in Township HSD 214 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Township HSD 214 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
12,114 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
777 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Township HSD 214 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
51%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,800 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,513 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$337 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$27,800
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$26,513
$21,244
Best Township HSD 214 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Hersey High School
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
| 2,035 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,249 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Buffalo Grove High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,038 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Rolling Meadows High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Grove High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 718-4400
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 718-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #88.
Wheeling High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,749 students
Rank: #99.
The Academy 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: #1010.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township HSD 214 School District?
Township HSD 214 School District manages 10 public schools serving 12,114 students.
What is the rank of Township HSD 214 School District?
Township HSD 214 School District is ranked #130 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Township HSD 214 School District?
51% of Township HSD 214 School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township HSD 214 School District?
Township HSD 214 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Township HSD 214 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,513 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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