Rolling Meadows High School vs. John Hersey High School
Should you attend Rolling Meadows High School or John Hersey High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rolling Meadows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
John Hersey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,956 students in grades 9-12, Rolling Meadows High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, John Hersey High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,956 students
2,040 students
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
124 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#142 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
81%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
433
514
Grade 10 Students
508
495
Grade 11 Students
463
517
Grade 12 Students
552
514
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
13%
% Hispanic
41%
14%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
45%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%