Wheeling High School vs. John Hersey High School
Should I attend Wheeling 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
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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 1,741 students in grades 9-12, Wheeling High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,741 students
2,049 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#114 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
415
482
Grade 10 Students
422
527
Grade 11 Students
422
500
Grade 12 Students
482
540
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
66%
15%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
24%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%