Evanston Twp High School

Evanston Township High School is a regular public school serving 3,586 students in grades 9 through 12 in Evanston, Illinois. It earns a composite score of 9.1/10 — rated Exceptional — and ranks #76 out of 3,813 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of Illinois schools. That standing puts it among a narrow group of schools operating at the very top of a large, competitive state system.

Academics drive that result. The school scores 9.4/10 on the academic dimension, one of the stronger marks among Illinois high schools. A student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 gives students at this 3,500-plus enrollment school real access to instruction.

A growth score of 8.3/10 rounds out the picture, signaling that students are making consistent year-over-year gains rather than simply reflecting favorable entry-level demographics. Among all Illinois high schools, Evanston Township ranks 5th out of 703 — a position that holds whether the comparison is statewide or local. For parents weighing options in Evanston, it places 4th among the 16 schools in the area.

Across every cut of the data, the school lands in the same place: near the top.

Evanston Twp High School is a large school with 3,586 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.