Enrollment
2,040
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000113
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Hersey High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Hersey High School
John Hersey High School is a large high school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, enrolling 2,040 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 35% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,040 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Township Hsd 214 spends $25,712 per pupil, 51% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students) and Buffalo Grove High School (2,021 students) alongside John Hersey High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 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
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% 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
$25,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,040 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 107.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170417000113
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 & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 255:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes John Hersey High School.
$25,712
Per student
+51%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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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 18.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Hersey High School a good school?
John Hersey High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.