- Enrollment
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington Heights, IL
John Hersey High School
Federal NCES profile for John Hersey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000113
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hersey High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,040
- students enrolled
John Hersey High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hersey High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170417000113 · Arlington Heights, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,040 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Prospect High School (2,245 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 13 public schools in Arlington Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Hersey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prospect High
Prospect High School
2,245 students
- This school
John Hersey High School
2,040 students
- Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove High School
2,021 students
- Rolling Meadow
Rolling Meadows High School
1,956 students
- Elk Grove High
Elk Grove High School
1,906 students
- Wheeling High
Wheeling High School
1,743 students
What this shows John Hersey High School reports 2,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hersey High School compares
John Hersey High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,040
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, John Hersey High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes John Hersey High School.
$26,345
Per student
+45%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John Hersey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Meadows High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheeling High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hersey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Hersey High School
How many students attend John Hersey High School?
John Hersey High School has 2,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School is 19.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hersey High School?
The largest demographic group at John Hersey High School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hersey High School?
John Hersey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Hersey High School rank among public schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hersey High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Arlington Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arlington Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Township Hsd 214?
Besides John Hersey High School, Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students), Buffalo Grove High School (2,021 students), and Rolling Meadows High School (1,956 students). See the Township Hsd 214 district page for the complete list.
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