John Hersey High School
1900 East Thomas Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 | (847) 718-4800
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,924
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,924 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 26th out of 640 high schools in IL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1900 E Thomas Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
- Principal or Admin: Dr Tina Cantrell
School District Details
- Township High School District 214
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,997
- Dropout Rate: 2.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.2
- Enrolled Students: 12,113
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,924
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 121.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 965 (50.2%)
- Females: 910 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (2.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 175 (9.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 229 (11.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black | 30 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 135 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 10.1% |
| White | 1,512 | 78.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 490 | 25.5% |
| 10th Grade | 473 | 24.6% |
| 11th Grade | 471 | 24.5% |
| 12th Grade | 490 | 25.5% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.2%
District:
94.7%
State:
93.9%
Graduation Rate
School:
97.3%
District:
96.0%
State:
87.8%
Dropout Rate
School:
0.4%
District:
0.6%
State:
3.8%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for John Hersey High School
- Reviewed by Student on December 30, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i looooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeittttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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