Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Herscher High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Herscher High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herscher High School is 0.13, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herscher High School?
The graduation rate of Herscher High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Herscher High School?
533 students attend Herscher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Herscher High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herscher High School?
Herscher High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herscher High School offer ?
Herscher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Herscher High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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