Fenton High School, or FHS, is a public four-year high school located in Bensenville, Illinois, located on the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is the only school in Community High School District 100.
Serving 1,422 students in grades 9-12, Fenton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fenton High School's student population of 1,422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Royal blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fenton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fenton High School is 0.48, 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
#1943 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
68%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
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 Fenton High School's ranking?
Fenton High School is ranked #1943 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fenton High School often compared to?
Fenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addison Trail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fenton High School?
The graduation rate of Fenton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fenton High School?
1,422 students attend Fenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fenton High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fenton High School?
Fenton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fenton High School offer ?
Fenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fenton High School part of?
Fenton High School is part of Fenton CHSD 100 School District.
School Reviews
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