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John Hersey High School vs. Prospect High School

Should you attend John Hersey High School or Prospect High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John Hersey High School
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Prospect High School
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

John Hersey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,035 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 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,249 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,035 students
2,249 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Hersey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prospect High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Hersey High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prospect High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
127 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Hersey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prospect High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Township HSD 214 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prospect High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Township HSD 214 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#142 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#266 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Hersey High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prospect High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 5% in IL)
52%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Hersey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prospect High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Hersey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prospect High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
94%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John Hersey High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Prospect High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Hersey High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prospect High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
493
526
Grade 10 Students
519
549
Grade 11 Students
491
551
Grade 12 Students
532
623

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Hersey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prospect High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Hersey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prospect High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Hersey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prospect High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Hersey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prospect High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Hersey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prospect High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Township HSD 214 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Hersey High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prospect High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Hersey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prospect High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Hersey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prospect High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Township HSD 214 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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