Prospect High School

801 W Kensington Rd
Mt Prospect, IL 60056

www.d214.org

2,245 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Prospect High School, located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of Township High School District 214. Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse extracurricular offerings, the school is highly regarded within the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. It consistently ranks as one of the top high schools in the state, emphasizing rigorous college-preparatory coursework, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit programs.

Beyond academics, Prospect High School is widely recognized for its robust culture of school spirit and community involvement. The school boasts a competitive athletics program and an award-winning fine and performing arts department, which includes nationally recognized band and theater programs. By fostering a supportive environment that balances high intellectual expectations with a wide range of student activities, Prospect serves as a comprehensive educational hub designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success.

2,245

Total Students

129.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,576
Hispanic	318
Black	48
Asian	189
Two or More	107
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,576 (70.2%)
Hispanic
318 (14.2%)
Asian
189 (8.4%)
Two or More
107 (4.8%)
Black
48 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
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)718-5200
Website:	http://www.d214.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 9 561

Grade 10 537

Grade 11 551

Grade 12 596