2020 Most Diverse School Districts in IllinoisAbout this List

Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U

• School District
• Romeoville, IL
• 37 reviews

Senior: My personal experiences at Bolingbrook High school are ones that I will never forget. Along with those experiences are numerous friends, amazing teachers, and memories that I will hold dear to my heart. I have shared the halls with many people that share common goals and want to continue on their path of success; with that I have had the pleasure of working with tremendous teachers who take pride in helping you not only be great students-but even better people. Given that I was a student athlete all of my four years at BHS, I had the opportunity of playing for coaches who take to heart the idea of being amazing people on and off of the field/court/mat. I would like to thank Bolingbrook High School for having a large impact on the person I am today. Whoever you are, Wherever you go, Honor Bolingbrook, Honor the Raiders!
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• B+

• A+

• 20 Total Schools
• 16,829 Students

Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126

• School District
• Zion, IL
• 65 reviews

Alum: I liked the diversity of Zion-Benton Township High School. Since my school was diverse, I was able to learn a lot about different viewpoints and cultures. Not many other schools in the Lake County area could say the same. However, I would like current students to change the way they talk to their peers and teachers. Zion-Benton Township High School has not always had the best image, but I think that if students gain respect for the people around them, the school's image can improve for the better.
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• C+

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 2,644 Students

Rock Island School District No. 41

• School District
• Rock Island, IL
• 27 reviews

Senior: Great school to attend! Enjoyed my 4 years here but i feel the only things that are stopping this high school from becoming a top their school are it's reputation, a few bad teachers also the administration sometimes worry about the wrong problems with the school.
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• C+

• A+

• 14 Total Schools
• 6,546 Students

Rockford School District No. 205

• School District
• Rockford, IL
• 50 reviews

Parent: I would like to see other programs available for the kids, home economics brought back, a budgeting class teaching them about life after high school and credit etc.. Christmas programs for kids to participate in plays or musicals. I do not want the LGBTQ taught in our 205, it misguided our children.
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• C

• A+

• 49 Total Schools
• 28,585 Students

Joliet Township High School District No. 204

• School District
• Joliet, IL
• 30 reviews

Senior: The experience that I had in Joliet Central High School was great. This school gives students a lot of opportunities for them to become someone brilliant. It also provides honor and AP classes! I recommend any parents are there to send their kids here, the school environment is very friendly. The teachers really do take their time to help students and guide them along the way, making no sure is left behind. The staff in this school is so welcoming. Joliet Township High Schools is somewhere where students need to go to experience all of the things this school provides. This school is so diverse, there is many cultures its a cool chance to meet new people, make new friends, connections. There is many after school clubs available, there's is a club for anybody
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• B

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 6,584 Students

Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4

• School District
• Champaign, IL
• 53 reviews

Senior: Overall the Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4 created an acceptable path for my education. I started at Barkstall Elementary and received challenging education that gave me opportunities to take challenging classes in middle school. I attended Franklin Middle School where the education I received was sub par. The middle school had many passionate teachers, but I had several teachers that did not teach me at the level of education that would have bettered me in High School. I currently attend Champaign Central High School as a Senior, and I have been impressed with the attentive teachers and staff. Central has very strong foreign language and English fields. Most teachers are passionate and motiated to help students learn. Overall the Schools I attended in the Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4 have successfully prepared me for my college education.
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• B

• A+

• 20 Total Schools
• 10,179 Students

Bloomington School District No. 87

• School District
• Bloomington, IL
• 20 reviews

Senior: Bloomington is a very diverse school. I love how it has the most diverse student body in the area by a landslide. This school tries its best to shape us for the future. They offer career classes and college courses. I also love their effort in keeping us safe! They give us tips on how to be safe and they make sure we are in no harm. One thing they should change is letting the students have a voice. They should allow us to have opportunities to state what we want or allow us to at least speak.
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• B+

• A+

• 9 Total Schools
• 5,421 Students

Aurora West Unified School District No. 129

• School District
• Aurora, IL
• 13 reviews

Junior: There are many students there. They are all different races, and so much diversity. There are many opportunities to become involved in the school. You can enrich your studies or academics. There are multiple clubs and sports one could join. Teachers there are pretty great at teaching.
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• B-

• A+

• 17 Total Schools
• 12,611 Students

DuPage High School District No. 88

• School District
• Addison, IL
• 10 reviews

Senior: As a new student, this high school literally changed my entire life. The atmosphere of the school had such a good impact on me. Everyone was so caring, the staff is so supportive and tons of school spirit. I was beyond happy to go back for some teaching hours for my education class in college and see that the good spirit still lives on. Everyone I knew in the staff still remembered me & like last time, I left the school feeling great about myself. So many good vibes from that place.
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• A

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 4,018 Students

Niles Township Community High School District No. 219

• School District
• Skokie, IL
• 39 reviews

Senior: My experience at Niles West has been a variety of only good things! It is a safe environment where I met great people and accomplished many things. All the teachers at West are very caring and respectful adults. All the faculty members greet their students in the hall before and after school. Also the students at West are very considerate people. Speaking for myself, I never saw a form of bullying in the hallways which is wonderful for being such a diverse high school. Since we are very diverse, everyone fits in perfectly. Everyone is so helpful at Niles West, and we have several tools that could assist students academically. Being a senior at West, I couldn’t say anything bad about the school!
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• A+

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 4,632 Students

East Maine School District No. 63

• School District
• Des Plaines, IL

• A-

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,553 Students

DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428

• School District
• DeKalb, IL
• 15 reviews

Senior: Brand new facility, Academics are pretty good, clubs and activities really get you involved, the culture over all is pretty good, sports are a huge focus at DeKalb High school each sports team is pretty good and they have good coaches, DeKalb is also very diverse, Id say DeKalb gets your ready for college but sometimes they are too easy on you, there is a large variety of food to choose from at lunch, the food could be a little better but over its pretty good, over all I really liked DeKalb and I would recommend it to any students looking for a highschool.
Read 15 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,585 Students

Skokie School District No. 69

• School District
• Skokie, IL

• B+

• A

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,697 Students

School District U-46

• School District
• Elgin, IL
• 111 reviews

Senior: The U-46 community is superb. Despite the well known rivalries among the schools, everyone is very close. Like many districts, most students have known each other since elementary school, and this has provided connections for students between schools. The interactions between students and the school board is also very good, they often ask for student responses and comments. The only concern is the divide in the income of students among the various schools. The divide is geographical. Many students of schools in one area of the district require more financial support than those of other schools. It is not a subtle difference, it can be seen in the quality of facilities and housing around the specific schools.
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• B-

• A

• 57 Total Schools
• 39,665 Students

Decatur School District No. 61

• School District
• Decatur, IL
• 11 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed that while attending these schools it provides students with a career path and works locally with Richland Community College to help students with their future.
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• C

• A

• 23 Total Schools
• 9,124 Students

Skokie School District No. 68

• School District
• Skokie, IL

• B+

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,854 Students

Kankakee School District No. 111

• School District
• Kankakee, IL
• 24 reviews

Alum: KSD 111 was a good improvement from the district I was in before. There were more programs and diversity. I was able to realize my academic talents and really put them to use. There isn't much I would've liked to change. Except maybe a better lunch my last two years, but they have renovated since I left.
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• C-

• A

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,234 Students

Springfield School District No. 186

• School District
• Springfield, IL
• 32 reviews

Parent: Iles Elementary is FANTASTIC! Teachers and administration are caring and really prepare the students to be global thinkers! Springfield High School is also FANTASTIC! Great variety of AP courses for the students and plenty of extra curriculars to choose from.
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• B-

• A

• 34 Total Schools
• 14,903 Students

Township High School District No. 211

• School District
• Palatine, IL
• 73 reviews

Senior: I liked the majority of the teachers at Fremd High school, and found the activities and clubs great, especially Show choir and a Capella with Mrs. Collins!
The communication from the administration to the seniors & parents this past year lived up to its reputation - poor :( . A good segment of the student body did not learn about the seniors webpage for calendar of events and opportunities until mid spring, and those that were aware found it disappointing so they were not using it.
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• A+

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 11,925 Students

Keeneyville School District No. 20

• School District
• Hanover Park, IL
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Keeneyville School District is very good and has great teachers, but there is not a lot of diversity. Also, they have good opportunities, but they should have more.
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• B

• A

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,513 Students

Bremen Community High School District No. 228

• School District
• Midlothian, IL
• 51 reviews

Junior: The District is often overlooked by many other school districts and the students within those districts as a "slum" or a district where no matter which of the four schools you enter, the future resides in retail, fast-food, or similar job professions. I can guarantee to all those over lookers they are all wrong. BHSD 228 prepares you for the future; the teachers succeed in what they do, so much that many students have entered college after PASSING AP exams, and entering as a sophomore. The administration ensures saftey for all as well, so no worries about dangers entering the school. The only worry the students like I have is paying attention to the teacher's instruction during lessons; they know the way up in the tree of life, and are preparing us every day to ensure we climb to the highest branch.
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• B

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 5,170 Students

Woodridge School District No. 68

• School District
• Woodridge, IL
• 1 review

Senior: Woodridge is a excellent school district that really cares about its students and the teachers are wonderful.
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• A-

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 2,976 Students

Collinsville Community Unit School District No. 10

• School District
• Collinsville, IL
• 37 reviews

Senior: Collinsville Community Unit School District No.10 is an educational environment that welcomes every student eager to learn. I’ve attended this district K-12 and have experienced unforgettable memories. I have grown as a student in knowledge along with making life-long relationships with fellow students, faculty, and teachers. Along the way, I have learned so much about other cultures and our differences considering the district is constructed of 5 communities. Because of this, the high school has established clubs that embrace our backgrounds such as multicultural club and Black Student Union. I hope to see more clubs in the future organized by students that welcome all people of the world!
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• B-

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,505 Students

Freeport School District No. 145

• School District
• Freeport, IL
• 33 reviews

Senior: The teachers are helpful and prepared. They are always willing to stay late to give students support. A variety of courses are offered. We could use more access to technology and real world experiences. We also need more college prep experiences besides academics.

Our city has had some tough financial times, so we don't have a lot of money for extras. Our building is historically interesting, but we don't have enough money for updates. Other schools in our conference have access to resources we don't have.

But, we have a lot of school spirit and pride. We are lucky to have many activities, sports, and clubs to choose from. We need to be in a different conference for sports because we have to participate with schools twice our size. Yet we still have winning seasons in many of our sports and competitive clubs.
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• C

• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,072 Students

Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65

• School District
• Evanston, IL
• 1 review

Alum: As an alumni, I believe that the schools are doing very well. Teachers go out of their way to help each and every student to the best of their knowledge. Parents are also more involved with their child and the teachers at the school. The school find ways for the students to progress academically within after school programs with the teachers. The programs involve reading, writing, or any type of academic curriculum to make sure that students build their learning skills and to do well in school.
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• A

• A

• 17 Total Schools
• 7,997 Students