2022 Best Public High Schools for Athletes in Illinois

Explore the best public high schools sports programs serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school. Compare the best high school sports programs in your area. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Niche User: Quick disclaimer! I am not an alum, teacher, or resident. I was looking at the page to research the school when I noticed that the boundaries were wrong. In 2016, Lincoln-Way North closed and East absorbed the attendance area of that school. Essentially East took everything between it's boundary and Harlem avenue and everything south of 183rd street. This made it so East had a significantly higher population than the other two LW 210 schools. (2700 compared to 1800 and 2000 in the other two schools). ...Other than that everything I have ever heard about East has been great! Great school, statistically the best in LW 210, great athletics, and according to students who I knew growing up a great school culture. The only problem is that it is overcrowded because it's essentially two high schools put into one building. Lockport Township High School and Carl Sandburg High School both have the same problems. Hopefully the board takes measures to correct that...Read 506 Reviews
#1 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Lincoln-Way East High School
Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210, IL,
9-12,
506 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Quick disclaimer! I am not an alum, teacher, or resident. I was looking at the page to research the school when I noticed that the boundaries were wrong. In 2016, Lincoln-Way North closed and East...Other than that everything I have ever heard about East has been great! Great school, statistically the best in LW 210, great athletics, and according to students who I knew growing up a great school....
Read 506 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 32,
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Parent: My children are currently the third generation to attend Glenbard West High School. This is not unusual, because families move to and stay in the community for the school. It is an amazing school with top notch and caring teachers, a dedicated administration and a high maintenance parent community. They continually exceed expectations and when they don't, the school addresses concerns to improve. When graduates attend college, they often reference that they were well prepared and were able to thrive in their higher education environment. The school works hard to be an environment that is welcoming to everyone!...Read 353 Reviews
#2 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Glenbard West High School
Glenbard Township High School District No. 87, IL,
9-12,
353 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My children are currently the third generation to attend Glenbard West High School. This is not unusual, because families move to and stay in the community for the school. It is an amazing school....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 28,
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Alum: Simply, a wonderful school. Much of the faculty cares for the students deeply, often being open to discuss a spectrum of matters, from subject topics to future prospects. In addition, a majority are truly talented at teaching, applying such skills to get the best from the students' minds. There are definitely plenty of clubs, from your standard athletic teams to more academic focused activities like chess and trivia, to those that offer a welcoming hand to diversity (e.g., Serbian club). ...There are plenty of courses offered, from many AP ones to those that focus on certain fields specifically, like engineering. Finally, the students themselves are genuinely pleasant to be be around and socialize with. Few accidents do occur, with the faculty ingeniously dealing with those that do happen...Read 502 Reviews
#6 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Maine South High School
Maine Township High School District No. 207, IL,
9-12,
502 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Simply, a wonderful school. Much of the faculty cares for the students deeply, often being open to discuss a spectrum of matters, from subject topics to future prospects. In addition, a majority are...There are plenty of courses offered, from many AP ones to those that focus on certain fields specifically, like engineering. Finally, the students themselves are genuinely pleasant to be be around....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 28,
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Parent: Wheaton Christian Grammar School has exceeded our expectations since day 1. The administration and teachers at WCGS consistently provide a learning haven, going over and beyond the confines of their duties. The inter- personal interaction among them, families and students is amazing, genuinely and openly caring relationships uphold their faith-based learning curriculum to the highest standard. The safe environment that they are, seem unparalleled , pandemic or not. The structured schedules they provide are remarkable, ensuring that all students get the time and learning they deserve. In the midst of this global crisis, WCGS is a partnership at its best!...Read 25 Reviews
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Private School,
WINFIELD, IL,
K-8,
25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Wheaton Christian Grammar School has exceeded our expectations since day 1. The administration and teachers at WCGS consistently provide a learning haven, going over and beyond the confines of....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 541,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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Senior: Many clubs and sports opportunities are available. That's great! Needs more enthusiastic teachers! More interaction with various subjects other than studies is helpful and needed. Also would appreciate quick email response from teachers. If students are expected to submit their assignments on time then teachers are also expected to reply to email in given time. Parents teacher conferences are totally unnecessary and not useful. parents should approach teachers if they are concern about their students in any way. Conferences are held for 3 minutes to each students. Not at all enough time and it just ends up in sentence that email me if you have further questions! Frankly school time should be reduced for seniors. Mostly teachers teach twice in a week and rest of the days they tell us to work on our own and finish any other home work or assignments for different subjects. Food definitely needs lots of improvements. It need vegetarian variety and more options and better quality...Read 524 Reviews
#9 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Naperville North High School
Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,
9-12,
524 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Many clubs and sports opportunities are available. That's great! Needs more enthusiastic teachers! More interaction with various subjects other than studies is helpful and needed. Also would....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 29,
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#10 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Cary-Grove Community High School
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Community High School District No. 155, IL,
9-12,
389 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Cary-Grove Community High School has been a wonderful place to spend the last four years of my life! I really enjoy the atmosphere and the caring environments created in the school. Additionally, I....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 24,
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Junior: As a junior who has been at Naperville Central for all three years of my learning career, I am excited to continue my senior year here! Naperville Central is a highly academic-focused high school with many course opportunities. Central offers honors, dual credit, and AP level classes to challenge students to reach their full academic potential. Teachers truly care about your education, as they frequently check in with your progress. Not to mention, Naperville Central has a variety of clubs so everyone can get involved in activities/hobbies that they enjoy. I truly feel a sense of community here, as Central has a built-in period called SOAR to focus on a student's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My favorite part about Central is how diverse it is. The curriculum in each class makes sure to go over how different aspects of our society affect every culture. Regular field trips allow students to experience different cultures...Read 587 Reviews
#11 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Naperville Central High School
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Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,
9-12,
587 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says As a junior who has been at Naperville Central for all three years of my learning career, I am excited to continue my senior year here! Naperville Central is a highly academic-focused high school....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 29,
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Senior: I loved my time at Neuqua, because for the most part, I had excellent teachers who were excited and knowledgeable about the material they were teaching; if I ever struggled with classroom material, it was easy to meet with teachers in the morning before school and clarify. Most of my teachers were approachable and committed to their classes, and if you take AP classes, the AP teachers are excellent at challenging and supporting you when teaching the material and when reviewing for AP Exams. Neuqua is also a large school, with about 4,000 total students, so it is easy to meet a lot of new friends even if you move in to the district like I did. There are countless extracurricular opportunities, and lots of sports available as well. Overall, even though Neuqua made me work really hard, it was all in preparation for college. I will never forget my experience!...Read 1,107 Reviews
#12 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Neuqua Valley High School
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,
9-12,
1107 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I loved my time at Neuqua, because for the most part, I had excellent teachers who were excited and knowledgeable about the material they were teaching; if I ever struggled with classroom material,....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 31,
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#13 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Belvidere North High School
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Belvidere Community Unit School District No. 100, IL,
9-12,
236 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Amazing teachers and great atmosphere. They really care and the sports teams are fantastic! Activities, band, choir, athletics are well organized and work hard. Huge range of classes to pick from,....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Total Number of Sports: 24,
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Senior: As a soon to graduate student, my time at Prairie Ridge was enjoyable. Everyone has there highs and lows, but that didn’t stop me from not enjoying the opportunities this school had to offer. The best part about this high school was the teachers. They always understood students who had busy lives outside of education and put effort to get to know students. Yet, you always had that one teacher that isn’t the greatest with kids, generally. However, if you show your dedication, they learn to appreciate you. ...Ultimately, the only down fall to my experience was the online learning. It was clear teachers were not prepared for this. (Of course, no one really was) Yet, these great teachers seemed to struggle to find ways to keep students engaged; especially, for students who began to slip in good grades. ...Besides the downfall in teachers leadership for a crazy two years, my overall experience was great!Read 359 Reviews
#14 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Prairie Ridge High School
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Community High School District No. 155, IL,
9-12,
359 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says As a soon to graduate student, my time at Prairie Ridge was enjoyable. Everyone has there highs and lows, but that didn’t stop me from not enjoying the opportunities this school had to offer. The best part about this high school was the teachers. They always understood students who had busy lives outside of education and put effort to get to know students. Yet, you always had that one...Ultimately, the only down fall to my experience was the online learning. It was clear teachers were not prepared for this. (Of course, no one really was) Yet, these great teachers seemed to struggle...Besides the downfall in teachers leadership for a crazy two years, my overall experience was great!.
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 22,
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Junior: All in all, I think that Wheaton Warrenville South High School is a great school and I'm grateful to be a student here. Throughout my high school experience, all the teachers here have been helpful, kind, and have shown a genuine interest in seeing students succeed. The school has great amenities for students and offers a variety of extracurriculars for students to participate in. The school atmosphere has always felt positive and upbeat to me. Even though the pandemic has made life difficult for students and teachers in a number of ways, I feel as though the community has persevered collectively. As a virtual student this year, I have found it to be just as easy for me to reach out to my counselors, inquire for help regarding technological issues that I have faced, and to connect with other department staff. COVID-19 or not, I personally feel as though everyone at school shows a willingness to help one another. For the aforementioned reasons, this is why WWSHS is excellent!...Read 533 Reviews
#15 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
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Community Unit School District No. 200, IL,
9-12,
533 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says All in all, I think that Wheaton Warrenville South High School is a great school and I'm grateful to be a student here. Throughout my high school experience, all the teachers here have been helpful,....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 25,
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Senior: I would say that Whitney M. Young Magnet HS was a great place to be! The people here are extremely inclusive and welcoming to people. Academics are excellent, with additional classes on pursuing specific interests such as biotechnology, forensics, AI, machine learning, philosophy, and economics. Outside of academics, there are plenty of extracurricular activities to participate in. If there isn't a club which fits your interests, you can also easily make one yourself...Read 1,130 Reviews
#16 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL,
7-12,
1130 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I would say that Whitney M. Young Magnet HS was a great place to be! The people here are extremely inclusive and welcoming to people. Academics are excellent, with additional classes on pursuing....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 29,
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Senior: Edwardsville High School has great academic programs. The school provides AP classes and dual credit enrollment classes through Lewis and Clark Community College. However, most classes, especially honors classes, are homework heavy. The sports and fine arts programs are excellent but very competitive. If you want to be in a sport in high school, you need to start doing the sport in kindergarten in order to make the team. The sports and fine arts programs require long hours at practices and competitions, so you can usually be involved in only one sport or fine arts program. The high school has about 2,000 students which means you constantly run into new faces. The building isn't really big enough to hold everyone. Some students had to eat lunch on the hallway floor because the cafeteria was too crowded, and some students have to be bussed to a separate building. Overall, my experience was pretty positive, and my suggestion to a new student at Edwardsville High School is to join clubs...Read 418 Reviews
#17 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville Community Unit School District No. 7, IL,
9-12,
418 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Edwardsville High School has great academic programs. The school provides AP classes and dual credit enrollment classes through Lewis and Clark Community College. However, most classes, especially....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Total Number of Sports: 27,
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Junior: I love Libertyville High School! There are so many different classes and clubs available so that you can focus on your interests, and there are multitudinous resources available before, during, and after school. The teachers are always offering help to all their students and are willing to meet with them if they have questions. There's a lot of school spirit and fun events-they even rent out huge areas in Chicago (ex/the botanical gardens, Navy Pier, etc) for their prom!...Read 494 Reviews
#18 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Libertyville High School
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Community High School District 128, IL,
9-12,
494 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I love Libertyville High School! There are so many different classes and clubs available so that you can focus on your interests, and there are multitudinous resources available before, during, and....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 30,
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Senior: HF has a beautiful campus and a pretty great student body. Everyone is enthusiastic and involved in at least one activity. Additionally, this school spreads its funding out to all programs. Recently, athletes were benefited by the addition of a brand new field house, and now the school is building a new fine arts wing! It's great to see HF put its eggs in so many baskets and support its students. Not only does the school support their students in extracurriculars, bt in the classroom as well. Tutoring is offered in every subject, 7 days a week. Additionally, there are so many great classes offered here at HF! The one downside of this is that counselors are always looking to push kids into the highest classes, whether it is the right fit for them or not. Some teachers are also less enthusiastic about teaching and supporting students than others, but overall HF is an amazing school...Read 1,034 Reviews
#19 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Public School,
FLOSSMOOR, IL,
9-12,
1034 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says HF has a beautiful campus and a pretty great student body. Everyone is enthusiastic and involved in at least one activity. Additionally, this school spreads its funding out to all programs. Recently,....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Total Number of Sports: 29,
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Senior: Stevenson is one of the best schools not just in rating systems like Niche, but in real life too. The teachers are (usually) super welcoming, eager to help and understanding of your circumstances. The club/extracurricular list alone is staggering, the food options are always diverse and special events are planned like a private philanthropic event. The school is incredibly competitive, but after a while you learn to focus on yourself and leave comparisons in the past. I've loved my time at Stevenson!...Read 1,231 Reviews
#21 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125, IL,
9-12,
1231 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Stevenson is one of the best schools not just in rating systems like Niche, but in real life too. The teachers are (usually) super welcoming, eager to help and understanding of your circumstances.....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 33,
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Senior: Academically, they make it clear that they really care about the holistic student, especially with how they're changing to all evidence-based grading. Along with the really strong athletics, the wide variety of electives to choose from and the increasing amount of clubs are really helpful in finding what you're good at and what you want to do, and counselors push you to choose your own path post-grad instead of just insisting on a 4-year university. Its biggest flaw is easily the math department and their inadequate teaching-it's shockingly common how many people I know(including me) have greatly struggled in math. Socially, I've really enjoyed the strong sense of community and tradition, but problems can arise from the vast majority of us having been together since 6th grade and it is predominantly white, but it is big enough that there are lots of different personalities and income backgrounds, and more and more staff show support for LGBTQ+ allyship and racial equality...Read 475 Reviews
#22 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Batavia High School
Batavia Public School District 101, IL,
7-12,
475 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Academically, they make it clear that they really care about the holistic student, especially with how they're changing to all evidence-based grading. Along with the really strong athletics, the wide....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Total Number of Sports: 23,
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Senior: Rochester is the school where students thrive or become lost. For most students, by the end of their graduating year their peers have been with them since Kindergarten. With this comes advantages; such as close and personal friendships, no strangers, and close teacher interactions; but disadvantages include no privacy, outside connections, and teenagers that know every person's dislikes and peeves. Overall, most teachers are kind, compassionate, and extremely intelligent people. I have only experiences a handful of teachers where respect was not reciprocated. As for the staff, I feel they did as much as possible to allow students to find themselves and where they belong. Nearly every resource was made available and helped each student find their particular group. At the end of graduation, Rochester High School prepared their graduates for a future education and life...Read 88 Reviews
#25 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Rochester High School
Rochester Community Unit School District No. 3-A, IL,
9-12,
88 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Rochester is the school where students thrive or become lost. For most students, by the end of their graduating year their peers have been with them since Kindergarten. With this comes advantages;....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Total Number of Sports: 19,
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Alum: In my time there, I had a pretty good experience. It was pretty normal, and the school building was beautiful. The staff at school was very accessible to me, so I could reach out to anyone if I was dealing with something personal, or if I was experiencing bullying. There were many teachers, not all, who stayed after school hours helping out students with the class material, and I would spend a lot of time trying to improve my knowledge. I will say there were some teachers that were very disrespectful. In particular, one teacher was known for being disrespectful to students. This teacher would try to improve a student's work ethic and their abilities regarding English Literature. However, this person's tactics were extreme, and strict, to the point she would treat students with a great deal of disrespect and would make offensive comments. That is the only problem I had with this school, that this teacher, and others, would get away with not being respectful with students...Read 301 Reviews
#27 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Solorio Academy High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL,
9-12,
301 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says In my time there, I had a pretty good experience. It was pretty normal, and the school building was beautiful. The staff at school was very accessible to me, so I could reach out to anyone if I was....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Total Number of Sports: 23,
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Alum: This is a top-tier high school in the Northern Chicagoland area. The facilities are up to date, with enthusiastic teachers and a well-throughout curriculum. Since I graduated, they have expanded the campus, added programs, and diversified the topics covered. It's located in a beautiful and safe neighborhood, but with not much else besides trees and houses. However, your family does need to have money, not for the school but simply to live in the area. The sports teams are top-notch, though I was never a part of them. Overall, if you pay attention, do your work, and engage with some clubs and peers, you will be set for college and beyond...Read 558 Reviews
#28 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
New Trier Township High School
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New Trier Township High School District No. 203, IL,
10-12,
558 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says This is a top-tier high school in the Northern Chicagoland area. The facilities are up to date, with enthusiastic teachers and a well-throughout curriculum. Since I graduated, they have expanded the....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 34,
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Senior: I'm beyond grateful for the four years I spent attending Huntley High School. I met amazing friends, built relationships with incredible teachers, and made an uncountable number of unforgettable memories. However, one of my greatest concerns with Huntley High School was the lack of diversity. I always wished to be surrounded by more people who looked like me. Being one of the only African American students in my grade often felt lonesome. On top of that, the lack of other LGBTQ+ students also made my experience less ideal. Existing at Huntley as a minority will often make you a target to bullying, but my experience made me stronger as a person. Overall, Huntley High School shaped me into the person I am today. The teachers were unconditionally there to help you, and though it can take time, finding you're place at Huntley High School is guaranteed. My experiences may have been hard sometimes, but I wouldn't change attending to this school for anything in the world...Read 588 Reviews
#29 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Huntley High School
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Huntley Community School District No 158, IL,
9-12,
588 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I'm beyond grateful for the four years I spent attending Huntley High School. I met amazing friends, built relationships with incredible teachers, and made an uncountable number of unforgettable....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Total Number of Sports: 25,
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Senior: York Community Highschool is a solid above-average high school. It is located within a very safe suburb and has the resources to create a safe and beautiful environment. It is filled with skilled professors and contains one of the best performing art programs in the country. The administration itself is rather poor, filled with needless politics. As well, the school lacks heavily in diversity. Filled with most white students, york's culture lacks in many areas. However, the school is a fantastic establishment to attend and has some holes that can be patched...Read 562 Reviews
#32 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
York Community High School
Elmhurst School District No. 205, IL,
9-12,
562 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says York Community Highschool is a solid above-average high school. It is located within a very safe suburb and has the resources to create a safe and beautiful environment. It is filled with skilled....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 28,
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Senior: Barrington High School is a large high school in the heart of Barrington that offers its students a wide range of academic classes, activities, and clubs to participate in. What I personally enjoy most about Barrington are its unique elective courses. In particular, they offer a variety of of art classes that specialize on art ranging from photography to ceramics to digital art. Another aspect of Barrington that I enjoy is its school spirit and its teachers' true dedication and care for their students. I have had many teachers throughout my high school career and I can say that the majority of them put every effort to help their students, making sure they were set up for success. Overall, being at Barrington these past four years has been a blessing and something I will never forget!...Read 477 Reviews
#34 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Barrington High School
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Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,
9-12,
477 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Barrington High School is a large high school in the heart of Barrington that offers its students a wide range of academic classes, activities, and clubs to participate in. What I personally enjoy....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 29,
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Alum: Glenwood is a great school academically. The teachers here really strive to see their students succeed. The school offers many opportunities for student creativity, as well as offers many elective credit options. However, I believe that the mental health resources from the school could use some improvement. Often times, if a student meets with a counselor, the problem is not addressed, but rather the student is given a temporary solution. With the importance of mental health growing in interest, I think the school should really consider taking action to improve these services. On another note, the theater and music groups at the school are great! Our show choir is award winning and the band is wonderful. I would recommend this school...Read 283 Reviews
#35 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Glenwood High School
Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No. 5, IL,
9-12,
283 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Glenwood is a great school academically. The teachers here really strive to see their students succeed. The school offers many opportunities for student creativity, as well as offers many elective....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Total Number of Sports: 21,
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Alum: MFHS is an amazing school to attend. The faculty, staff, and students are welcoming and warm. The school offers strong academics; however, it would be great if it offered more AP classes. The teachers there are enthusiastic and always willing to help a student in need. The guidance counselor never fails to offer great advice when it comes to applying to scholarships and college. He was a big help when I was a senior struggling to apply for college. Go Trojans!...Read 51 Reviews
#36 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
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Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District No. 2, IL,
9-12,
51 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says MFHS is an amazing school to attend. The faculty, staff, and students are welcoming and warm. The school offers strong academics; however, it would be great if it offered more AP classes. The....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Total Number of Sports: 16,
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Freshman: I've had a great experience at LTHS! This is my first time in my school career having straight A's and maintaining them. The teachers are great and understanding they are actually willing to work with you and can understand why you don't understand it their way. The homework policy is great here and your grades aren't going to be destroyed over a missing assignment. The teachers are actually understanding about covid-19 I feel they really understand. One thing I think should change not for my sake but other students, our grades are primarily from tests and a lot of people have a very hard time taking tests. I've had a great experience at Lyons and would recommend it to anyone...Read 736 Reviews
#37 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois.
Lyons Township High School
Public School,
LA GRANGE, IL,
9-12,
736 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says I've had a great experience at LTHS! This is my first time in my school career having straight A's and maintaining them. The teachers are great and understanding they are actually willing to work....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Total Number of Sports: 26,
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Parent: I love everything about Templeton Academy! They are very supportive of my son's challenges and provide it when needed. The teachers are team players with the parents as well. The project based curriculum is awesome! It gives the students the chance to learn to work as a team and also use critical thinking skills. The class schedule is unique as well where the student will take 2 courses per semester for 10 weeks and still get all their required credits. Even though school is virtual right now, my son has met some friends. Oh and the class sizes are nice and small. Another thing I love about Templeton is how they praise the accomplishments of their students. My son is featured on their social media pages for winning 2 scholarships for being a philanthropist. I highly recommended Templeton Academy for a middle and high school choice. You won't be disappointed!...Read 25 Reviews
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Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
6-12,
25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I love everything about Templeton Academy! They are very supportive of my son's challenges and provide it when needed. The teachers are team players with the parents as well. The project based....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
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Parent: We have been at Trinity Lutheran for 5 years. My daughter graduated 8th grade a few years ago. Her high school teachers who so impressed with her respect for adults, her dedication and work ethic plus how far she was ahead of the public school students. As a Freshman she went directly into honors classes, and will graduate high school this year with almost a full year of college credits...Read 4 Reviews
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PK, K-8,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have been at Trinity Lutheran for 5 years. My daughter graduated 8th grade a few years ago. Her high school teachers who so impressed with her respect for adults, her dedication and work ethic....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 207,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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