Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, New Tech High - Zion-benton East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Tech High - Zion-benton East's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Tech High - Zion-benton East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
27%
Black
28%
17%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Tech High - Zion-benton East's ranking?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
The graduation rate of New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
355 students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Tech High - Zion-benton East students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Tech High - Zion-benton East offer ?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Tech High - Zion-benton East part of?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East is part of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District.
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