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Township High School District No. 214

Prospect High School

#21 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Mt Prospect, IL
  • 465 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Prospect High School is a top rated, public school located in Mt Prospect, IL. It has 2,152 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 69% in reading.
    phs.d214.org
    (847) 718-5200
    801 W Kensington Rd
    Mt Prospect, IL 60056

    Prospect High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    69%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1260
    264 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    460 responses
    AP Enrollment
    54%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $71,925
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,039
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $306,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.44 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.44 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 186 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week!
      23%
    • Last week of school
      18%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Football games
      13%
    • Basketball MSL Championship week
      12%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Pep rallies
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,152
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.60 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.60 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.60 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $101,110
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.7%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.72 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.72 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.72 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,256/ year
    National
    $12,239
    95%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.83 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.83 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.83 responses
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    Prospect High School Reviews

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    I have had the benefit of not only a great experience at PHS but a feeling of incredible support from our community. I have benefited from great support from coaches and teachers as well. PHS offers an abundance of resources both on and off the field. Student support from the upperclassmen for the incoming freshman is critical. PHS has a team of senior level students that are available to support incoming students, addressing questions or concerns, peer to peer. The teachers are authentic and present. I was struggling a big in Honors French my sophomore year and the French teacher took my aside, offering additional help which resulted in better grade and for me personally, fed my love of languages instead of getting frustrating and leaving my pursuit of hire learning.
    As a senior, I look back and valued my time at PHS. I am lucky as I have three younger siblings that will be walking the halls, so coming back to visit will be a must!
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    I loved Prospect High School! Throughout my past four years as a student there, I was given countless opportunities to thrive and succeed. The academics are rigorous and challenging, but manageable and enriching with the help of the beyond-qualified teachers. Prospect gave me a safe, supportive place to grow personally and intellectually. I feel fully prepared to move on to college, thanks to the incredible resources and knowledge I have been given.
    At Prospect High School I’ve been given fantastic opportunities for both academic and extracurricular activities. I’ve been involved in multiple great clubs that are very involving and team oriented. The teachers are very wary of their students well being for the most part and they usually invent unique ways to teach the class in a fun way. While I haven’t always been at my best here, Prospect has helped provide me with plenty of opportunities. The only negative to this school is possibly the treatment of mental health and personal problems by the school. It remains very surface level and usually focuses on stuff that people don’t particularly learn from. I’d appreciate it more if we had more mental health improvement opportunities in the school.