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.
Serving 2,035 students in grades 9-12, John Hersey High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hersey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Hersey High School's student population of 2,035 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Brown, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Hersey High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hersey High School is 0.51, which is less 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
#128 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hersey High School's ranking?
John Hersey High School is ranked #128 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Hersey High School often compared to?
John Hersey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Hersey High School?
The graduation rate of John Hersey High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Hersey High School?
2,035 students attend John Hersey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John Hersey High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hersey High School?
John Hersey High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Hersey High School offer ?
John Hersey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Hersey High School part of?
John Hersey High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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