Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, New Tech High - Zion-benton East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
New Tech High - Zion-benton East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 0.61, 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.
What is New Tech High - Zion-benton East's ranking?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
The graduation rate of New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
383 students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Tech High - Zion-benton East students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Tech High - Zion-benton East offer ?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Tech High - Zion-benton East part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
