What grades does John Hersey High School serve?

John Hersey High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Arlington Heights area.

Where is John Hersey High School located?

John Hersey High School is a urban school in Arlington Heights, IL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Hersey High School is 16.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Arlington Heights, IL?

Schools in Arlington Heights include John Hersey High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Arlington Heights area.

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John Hersey High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

Board of Education MeetingEvent

6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Oct

Fri

Iowa Assessment TestingexamDistrict-wide

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Nov

Tue

Election Day (All Buildings Closed)Event

Nov

Fri

Iowa Assessment TestingexamDistrict-wide

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Nov

Thu

Board of Education MeetingEvent

Nov

Wed

HSEC Closed - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,035

Student:Teacher

16.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Township HSD 214

Phone

(847)718-4800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

63%

96th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

56%

93th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

6.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

31 courses offered

945 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

1,172 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

598 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

826 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 48 teams

1,447 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Worse than average in IL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,020

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

136

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,345

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$15,433

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$31,934

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 21%Local 76%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

12.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,477

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,477

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

73%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

595 (40%)

Other Health Impairment

260 (18%)

Autism

232 (16%)

Emotional Disturbance

210 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

88 (6%)

Speech/Language Impairment

42 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,040

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Event

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Iowa Assessment Testing

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exam

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day (All Buildings Closed)

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Township HSD 214. John Hersey High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (All Buildings Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and MuseumDistrict-wide Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and MuseumFriday, September 11th10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.West BranchTarget Grades: Elementary, but all are welcomeParent Participation: ExpectedSign up deadline: Friday, September 4th.Hoover Pets: Dogs, cats, and what?! Join museum staff in this hands-on, interactive program as we explore life in the White House for both President Herbert Hoover and his pets, including the more unusual ones! This program includes time in part of the museum gallery and our class	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Physical Fitness Testing District-wide Physical Fitness TestingKalona YMCAThursday, October 22nd10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Parent Participation: ExpectedSign up deadline: Friday, October 16th.Join us for an exciting day of Physical Fitness Testing at the Kalona YMCA! This is your chance to track how your strength, speed, and endurance improve as you grow.You'll take on classic fitness challenges like: Pull-ups or flexed arm hang, sit-ups,shuttle run, and the mile run/walk. We will repeat these tests in the spring. Push yourself, have fun	exam	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Iowa Assessment TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing calendar for assessment dates and any required preparation.	exam	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Iowa Assessment TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing calendar for assessment dates and any required preparation.	exam	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Iowa Assessment TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing calendar for assessment dates and any required preparation.	exam	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	HSEC Closed - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Non-Attendance Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	HSEC Closed - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	HSEC Closed - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Non-Attendance Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Strings Holiday ConcertDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Holiday Band ConcertDistrict-wide Check the concert notice for performance times and details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Holiday Choir ConcertDistrict-wide Check the concert notice for performance time and location details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter Break Begins at Close of Classes	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sun, Dec 27, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Jan 2, 2027	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	HSEC Closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Institute Day (Students Not in Attendance)	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	In-Service Day (Students Not in Attendance)	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	First Day of Classes: 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Non-Attendance Day (Teachers, Students and 10-month Staff Not in Attendance)	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day, Non-Attendance Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	HSEC Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	First Day of Classes: 4th Quarter	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	HSEC Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	HSEC Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	HSEC Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	HSEC Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break Begins at Close of Classes School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Non-Attendance Day (All Buildings Closed)	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break Ends School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	ISASP TestingDistrict-wide No enrichment classes being held this day.	exam	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	ISASP TestingDistrict-wide No enrichment classes being held this day.	exam	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	ISASP TestingDistrict-wide No enrichment classes being held this day.	exam	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting: Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of Classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	HSEC Closed - Memorial DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call to Order/Closed Session / 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting : Live stream: https://www.d214.org/o/d214/page/board-of-education-livestream Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—