Excellent
#69 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
John Hersey High School
High School · Township Hsd 214 · Arlington Heights, IL
A Township Hsd 214 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 E Thomas St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
- Math 56% proficient (2021)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at John Hersey High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John Hersey High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,962
Median home value
$415,100
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Township Hsd 214
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Hersey High School is listed in Township HSD 214; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Hersey High School
John Hersey High School is a public high school in Arlington Heights, IL, part of Township Hsd 214, serving approximately 2,035 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about John Hersey High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Hersey High School
What grades does John Hersey High School serve?
John Hersey High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Hersey High School?
John Hersey High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,035 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Hersey High School rank in IL?
John Hersey High School ranks #69 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John Hersey High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Hersey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Hersey High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Hersey High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Hersey High School a charter school?
No, John Hersey High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Hersey High School a Title I school?
No, John Hersey High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (847) 718-4800
- Area population (ZIP 60004)
- 51,884
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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