Deerfield High School vs. Highland Park High School
Should I attend Deerfield High School or Highland Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Deerfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,492 students in grades 9-12, Deerfield High School ranks in the top 1% 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 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,806 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,492 students
1,806 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#160 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
358
427
Grade 10 Students
334
440
Grade 11 Students
380
434
Grade 12 Students
420
505
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
11%