ZION-BENTON TWNSHP HIGH SCHOOL

Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 school district, located in Zion, IL with about 2,235 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 140 teachers, Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Zion-Benton Township High School (ZBTHS), located in Zion, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Zion-Benton Township High School District 126. Known for its large and diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans college-preparatory coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various career and technical education programs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a mission to prepare students for post-secondary success while fostering an environment that values academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Zion-Benton maintains a robust extracurricular program that plays a significant role in student life. The "Zebs" participate in a wide variety of interscholastic athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations, which help create a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. By balancing a rigorous academic framework with extensive support services and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to address the varied needs of its student population and equip them with the skills necessary for the evolving global landscape.

For more information, contact Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch at (847) 731-9303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099-1476
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ZION-BENTON TWNSHP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Zion, IL with about 2,235 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,235
Teachers:
140.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,235 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.6%
Black or African American
26.4%
White
22.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.