Top Rankings
Township High School District 214 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 12,114 students in Township High School District 214. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Township High School District 214 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
12,114 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
777 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Township High School District 214, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
51%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,800 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,513 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$337 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,800
$21,990
Spending / Student
$26,513
$21,244
Best Township High School District 214 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Prospect High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Young Adult Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Rolling Meadows High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Elk Grove High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 718-4400
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 718-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,976 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
The Academy At Forest View
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Wheeling High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Vanguard School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township High School District 214?
Township High School District 214 manages 10 public schools serving 12,114 students.
What is the rank of Township High School District 214?
Township High School District 214 is ranked #166 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Township High School District 214?
51% of Township High School District 214 students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township High School District 214?
Township High School District 214 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Township High School District 214's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,513 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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