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Best Arlington Heights Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,035 students in Arlington Heights, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL are John Hersey High School, Newcomer Center and Young Adult Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Arlington Heights, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Hersey High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 E Thomas St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Young Adult Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
The Academy At Forest View
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Vanguard School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Gr: 9-12
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Arlington Heights, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Nw Suburban Etc Regional Pgms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Gr: 9-12
Pamela K Gillet Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Young Adult Program North High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington Heights, IL include John Hersey High School, Newcomer Center and Young Adult Program.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington Heights?
5 public high schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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