John Hersey High School is a four-year public high school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago in the United States. It enrolls students from Arlington Heights as well as parts of Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Brown, Orange
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)100%
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
100%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nw Suburban Special Educ Org School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program?
2 students attend Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program students are Hispanic.
What school district is Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program part of?
Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program is part of Nw Suburban Special Educ Org School District.
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