Prospect High School vs. John Hersey High School
Should I attend Prospect High School or John Hersey 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
Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 2,248 students in grades 9-12, Prospect 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 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,049 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
2,248 students
2,049 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#114 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
538
482
Grade 10 Students
575
527
Grade 11 Students
556
500
Grade 12 Students
579
540
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
72%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%