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Best High Schools in Mount Prospect, IL


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2,245
Students
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5-star school
Top rankedProspect High School24th of 698 Illinois high schools
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Biggest riser
Prospect High School up 3 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The city of Mount Prospect, Illinois is home to a single high school, Prospect High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Illinois over the past three school years, earning a 5-star rating from School Digger and boasting exceptional academic performance across various metrics.

Prospect High School's 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% for the 2024-2025 school year is significantly higher than the state average, and its students consistently outperform their peers at the district and state levels in standardized tests such as ACT, PreACT Secure, and SAT. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 83.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to 65.8% at the Township HSD 214 district level and 51.7% statewide.

With a total enrollment of 2,249 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7, Prospect High School provides a well-resourced and personalized educational experience. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its high per-student spending of $23,531, which is above the state average. Overall, Prospect High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently delivering outstanding academic results and serving as a valuable asset to the Mount Prospect community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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