John Hersey High School vs. Wheeling High School
Should you attend John Hersey High School or Wheeling High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Hersey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,040 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 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,743 students in grades 9-12, Wheeling High School 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,040 students
1,743 students
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
114 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#2097 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
53%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
514
389
Grade 10 Students
495
427
Grade 11 Students
517
441
Grade 12 Students
514
486
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
64%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
67%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%