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Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School

3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Zion-Benton Township High School, or ZBTHS, is a public high school located at the corner of Kenosha Road and 21st Street in Zion, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Zion-Benton Township High School District 126.
Serving 2,159 students in grades 9-12, Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 86% 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: 2,159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School's student population of 2,159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
White, Maroon

School Rankings

Zion-benton Twnshp Hi 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 Zion-benton Twnshp Hi 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2682 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
10%
28%
13%
30%
24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
55%
28%
Black
23%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School's ranking?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is ranked #2682 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School often compared to?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukegan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
The graduation rate of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is 87%, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
2,159 students attend Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School offer ?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School part of?
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School is part of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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