Serving 2,263 students in grades 9-12, Prospect 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 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Prospect High School's student population of 2,263 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
Prospect 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 Prospect High School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Prospect High School is ranked #165 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prospect High School often compared to?
Prospect High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hersey High School, Rolling Meadows High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect High School?
The graduation rate of Prospect High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prospect High School?
2,263 students attend Prospect High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prospect High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect High School?
Prospect High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prospect High School offer ?
Prospect High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prospect High School part of?
Prospect High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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