New Technical High - Zion-benton East
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(847)731-9803
- New Technical High - Zion-benton East serves 327 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
New Technical High - Zion-benton East places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- New Technical High - Zion-benton East's student population of 327 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Technical High - Zion-benton East's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Technical High - Zion-benton East is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2867 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | 31% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New Technical High - Zion-benton East is Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co (0.0 miles away)
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