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Best Arlington Heights Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,040 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)

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 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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

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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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