Zion-Benton Township High School, or ZBTHS, is a public high school located at the corner of Kenosha Road and 21st Street in Zion, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Zion-Benton Township High School District 126.
Serving 2,114 students in grades 9-12, Zion-benton Twnshp Hi 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zion-Benton Township High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Zion, IL, encompassing approximately 36.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School's student population of 2,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3006 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Fighting Zee-bees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School's ranking?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is ranked #3006 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School often compared to?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukegan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
The graduation rate of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is 87%, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
2,114 students attend Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School offer ?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School part of?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is part of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District.
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