Prospect High School, or Prospect, is a public four-year high school in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States. It is part of Township High School District 214, which also includes Buffalo Grove High School, Elk Grove High School, John Hersey High School, Rolling Meadows High School, and Wheeling High School.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prospect High School's student population of 2,249 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Prospect High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect High School's ranking?
Prospect High School is ranked #266 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prospect High School?
2,249 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 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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