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John Hersey High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Arlington Heights, Illinois · Township HSD 214
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,040
Student:Teacher16.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
Title INo
John Hersey
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
2,040
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

John Hersey High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,040 students. It is part of the Township HSD 214 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTownship HSD 214
County17031
CityArlington Heights
ZIP60004
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170417000113

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,040
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino15.5%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
10.1%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %19%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)