John Hersey High School

1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

www.d214.org

2,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Hersey High School, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a premier public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of Township High School District 214. Known for its academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career pathways. The campus is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances challenging academics with robust extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations.

Beyond its academic reputation, John Hersey High School is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Husky" pride. The school emphasizes character development, leadership, and preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce. With modern facilities and a dedicated faculty, Hersey continues to be a top-performing institution in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, consistently recognized for its high graduation rates and the overall achievement of its diverse student body.

2,040

Total Students

123.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Hersey High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,376
Hispanic	284
Black	31
Asian	261
Two or More	83
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,376 (67.5%)
Hispanic
284 (13.9%)
Asian
261 (12.8%)
Two or More
83 (4.1%)
Black
31 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Township HSD 214
Phone:	(847)718-4800
Website:	http://www.d214.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 514

Grade 10 495

Grade 11 517

Grade 12 514