- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Federal NCES profile for Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174389004357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 2,114
- students enrolled
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
District: Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 174389004357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch held near 2,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.8 → 140.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 174389004357 · Zion, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,114 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: New Tech High - Zion-Benton East (419 students)
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch held near 2,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.8 → 140.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch compares
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,114 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,114
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
435
in-school suspensions + 432 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 21.3%
White 12.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tech High - Zion-Benton East | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch'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 (~2,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
How many students attend Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch has 2,114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 2,113 (2022-23) → 2,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
The largest demographic group at Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch?
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch ranks #1 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 Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 also operates New Tech High - Zion-Benton East (419 students). See the Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 district page for the complete list.