- Enrollment
- 2,114
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zion, IL
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Federal NCES profile for New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174389005993
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 419
- students enrolled
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Tech High - Zion-Benton East ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
District: Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 174389005993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 174389005993 · Zion, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch (2,114 students)
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How New Tech High - Zion-Benton East compares
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,137
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
African American 20.0%
White 10.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 reports $21,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Tech High - Zion-Benton East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Tech High - Zion-Benton East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Zion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
How many students attend New Tech High - Zion-Benton East?
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Tech High - Zion-Benton East?
The student-teacher ratio at New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Tech High - Zion-Benton East?
The largest demographic group at New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Tech High - Zion-Benton East?
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 New Tech High - Zion-Benton East rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, New Tech High - Zion-Benton East ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Zion, 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 Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126?
Besides New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 also operates Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch (2,114 students). See the Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 district page for the complete list.