Township Hsd 214 School District
School District · Arlington Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Township Hsd 214?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Township Hsd 214 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prospect High School
Mt. Prospect · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#52 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,345
+$9,655 vs Illinois median
District size
12,114 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Township Hsd 214 ranks #52 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Township Hsd 214's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Hersey High School (9.3/10), Prospect High School (9.1/10), and Buffalo Grove High School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Township Hsd 214
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hersey High School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Prospect High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Buffalo Grove High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Rolling Meadows High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Elk Grove High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Wheeling High School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Township Hsd 214
Township Hsd 214 is a Arlington Heights, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 12,114 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $26,345 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Township Hsd 214 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Hersey High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Township Hsd 214 students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Township Hsd 214, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Township Hsd 214 with test data.
Schools in Township Hsd 214
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Arlington Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 12,114
- Teachers (FTE)
- 775
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Township Hsd 214?
Township Hsd 214 has 6 schools in total — 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Township Hsd 214?
The average composite rating for Township Hsd 214 is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Township Hsd 214?
Township Hsd 214 spends $26,345 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Township Hsd 214?
The average student-teacher ratio in Township Hsd 214 is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Township Hsd 214?
John Hersey High School is the highest-rated school in Township Hsd 214 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Township Hsd 214?
Across schools in Township Hsd 214 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Township Hsd 214 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Township Hsd 214 has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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