JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
John Hersey High School is a public high school that is part of the Township HSD 214 school district, located in Arlington Heights, IL with about 1,864 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 114 teachers, John Hersey High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Hersey High School, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a premier public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of Township High School District 214. Known for its academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career pathways. The campus is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances challenging academics with robust extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations.
Beyond its academic reputation, John Hersey High School is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Husky" pride. The school emphasizes character development, leadership, and preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce. With modern facilities and a dedicated faculty, Hersey continues to be a top-performing institution in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, consistently recognized for its high graduation rates and the overall achievement of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact John Hersey High School at (847) 718-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4320
(847) 718-4800
JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Arlington Heights, IL with about 1,864 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Township HSD 214
- Total Students:
- 1,864
- Teachers:
- 114.29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,864 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Asian
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.