Serving 4,614 students in grades 9-12, Adlai E Stevenson High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adlai E Stevenson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Adlai E Stevenson High School's student population of 4,614 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 282 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
282 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Adlai E Stevenson High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adlai E Stevenson High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adlai E Stevenson High School's ranking?
Adlai E Stevenson High School is ranked #30 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Adlai E Stevenson High School often compared to?
Adlai E Stevenson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adlai E Stevenson High School?
The graduation rate of Adlai E Stevenson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Adlai E Stevenson High School?
4,614 students attend Adlai E Stevenson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Adlai E Stevenson High School students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adlai E Stevenson High School?
Adlai E Stevenson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adlai E Stevenson High School offer ?
Adlai E Stevenson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Adlai E Stevenson High School part of?
Adlai E Stevenson High School is part of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District.
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