Serving 2,026 students in grades 9-12, John Hersey High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,026 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
John Hersey High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hersey High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John Hersey High School is ranked #128 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Hersey High School often compared to?
John Hersey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Hersey High School?
The graduation rate of John Hersey High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Hersey High School?
2,026 students attend John Hersey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John Hersey High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hersey High School?
John Hersey High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Hersey High School offer ?
John Hersey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Hersey High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,026 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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