Enrollment
2,114
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174389004357
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is a large high school in Zion, Illinois, enrolling 2,114 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,114 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 867 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,114 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Zion's high schools, it stands alongside New Tech High - Zion-Benton East (419 students): Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Its district, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126, also runs New Tech High - Zion-Benton East (419 students).
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 Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch compares
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,920
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126, which includes Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch.
$19,920
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 44.9%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Zion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,114 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch a good school?
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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