2022 Most Diverse School Districts in Illinois

Rock Island School District No. 41

• School District
• ROCK ISLAND, IL
• Rating 3.77 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: I really like Rock Island School District. I started school in the district since I was in first grade. I like all my teachers that I had. The teacher is very good with encouraging their student about learning. When I first started school in the district, I didn’t speak a word of English. My teacher and friends helps me to learn the new language and that how I was able to speak a different language. I am now a senior in Rock Island High School and doing the best I can. Going to school was very fun and everywhere I go I make now friends. I feel safe when going to school because I believe that the teacher will do anything they can to protect their student.
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• grade B minus

• grade A+

• 14 Total Schools
• 6,277 Students

Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U

• School District
• ROMEOVILLE, IL
• Rating 3.88 out of 5  51 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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• grade B+

• grade A+

• 20 Total Schools
• 15,979 Students

Bloomington School District No. 87

• School District
• BLOOMINGTON, IL
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  27 reviews

Junior: Bloomington School District 87 is a great district with great facilities. The grade schools and high school are very organized and accomodating. The junior high is ok, but not always organized in their events. The overall feel district is great!
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• grade B

• grade A+

• 9 Total Schools
• 5,208 Students

DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428

• School District
• DEKALB, IL
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  19 reviews

Sophomore: I haven't finished High School Yet, but the experience so far has been amazing. I play basketball and soccer and the students are so caring to one another. The school supports one another and it is amazing. It's a great time during football season and basketball season when everyone is cheering and laughing together. I am also in the band and that has created a second family for me. DeKalb Highschool really cares about their students. The teachers are caring and supportive and just really want the best for you.
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• grade B minus

• grade A+

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,579 Students

Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4

• School District
• CHAMPAIGN, IL
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: Overall I would say that my experience has been good, but the district has had its shortcomings. The resources and facilities have been poor... average at best, and there have been various safety concerns throughout my 13 years in this district. What really matters is that the majority of teachers I have had at Central High School are amazing. They are very dedicated to their jobs and to helping students in anyway they can. I have made some great friends and enjoyed many academic, artistic and athletic opportunities.
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• grade B

• grade A+

• 20 Total Schools
• 10,172 Students

Rockford School District No. 205

• School District
• ROCKFORD, IL
• Rating 3.62 out of 5  66 reviews

Senior: At East High School, where I attend, I have been given an abundance of opportunities to grow. From the numerous amount of AP courses offered to the PLTW courses that have allowed me to broaden my engineering knowledge and move me down that path, there are endless opportunities. I have had great teachers that motivate, push, and inspire me to do better and to always work hard for what I want. My counselor and academy coach are also just as involved in my well being and education as my core teachers. The staff is dedicated to making a difference in the student's lives and help out in our social lives and extracurriculars as much as they can to support us even outside of the classroom. We have been given SAT prep courses for no charge, seminars and workshops for college readiness, and many other courses and activities to prepare us for life beyond high school. I am proud to say that I come from East High School.
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• grade C

• grade A+

• 46 Total Schools
• 28,206 Students

DuPage High School District No. 88

• School District
• ADDISON, IL
• Rating 4.18 out of 5  17 reviews

Junior: In my experience with Dupage 88, I have never felt unsafe or in danger. We have overall some pretty tough classes, especially AP classes. We have various resources to help with the heavy classes. The teachers are generally friendly and teach pretty well. There is a lot of diversity, and the school is very accepting of everyone. The facilities are normally decent but could use some work here and there. I feel like the sports teams could be improved. Especially the girl's sports. Additionally, I feel like the school could do more to prepare us for not only the academic part of college but everything else surrounding that. overall though no big complaints!
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• grade A

• grade A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 3,923 Students

Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126

• School District
• ZION, IL
• Rating 3.82 out of 5  87 reviews

Senior: High school seemed to me like it passed by really fast, yet I learned many valuable lessons, made good memories, and life long friendships along the way. My family has gone to Zion Benton Township High School for 4 generations, which is quite impressive because not many can say that their 92-year-old grandmother walked the same halls as you. I learned the value of hard work pays off, preparation is a stepping stone to success, and I'm in control of my life. Some of the great examples of good memories I made were quite simple yet so meaningful; performing out on the football field with the marching band at halftime, then racing over to the other side of the field, giving my clarinet to my coach, and going back go to twirl for my school's song! The atmosphere, the adrenaline rush, my friends and family cheering us on, made my high school experience one I'll never forget. It was tough, but Zion Benton made my high school career one I wouldn't change for the world and that I'll soon miss.
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• grade B minus

• grade A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 2,489 Students

Community High School District No. 218

• School District
• OAK LAWN, IL
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  32 reviews

Senior: Overall, my experience at Shepard High school was a good one. Like anywhere there are teachers willing to go above and beyond for their students and some that are not as available. I had the opportunity to stay after class when needed for some classes, for extra help and mentoring. For those classes where this was not available, the school offers free tutoring which I took advantage of, as well. The school is very diverse and there is a place for almost all students. There are also many extracurricular activities for students to choose from which makes it easy to be engaged and make new friends. I will miss the high school setting and the friends that I have made at Shepard. I am excited though, at what awaits me in my future. I look forward to the college experience and where it will take me in life.
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• grade B

• grade A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 5,342 Students

East Maine School District No. 63

• School District
• DES PLAINES, IL
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: True sense of inclusion here. I’ve always appreciated the rich diversity of students and staff and how they make an effort to respect all backgrounds. The community, though small, is kind.
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• grade B+

• grade A+

• 6 Total Schools
• 3,489 Students

Joliet Township High School District No. 204

• School District
• JOLIET, IL
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: This school has very nice teachers and lunch ladies but the security guards could be a bit nicer. They always look like someone stole their lunch money. The kids fight often. All in all, it was definitely an experience I won't forget!
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• grade B minus

• grade A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 6,636 Students

Niles Township Community High School District No. 219

• School District
• SKOKIE, IL
• Rating 4.37 out of 5  49 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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• grade A+

• grade A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 4,592 Students

Keeneyville School District No. 20

• School District
• HANOVER PARK, IL
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  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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• grade B

• grade A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,413 Students

Skokie School District No. 69

• School District
• SKOKIE, IL
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Close-knit community school district with special attention for each individual child enrolled.

Implementation of specialized programs and unique learning spaces allows for bonding of classmates and a more open mind for the kids.
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• grade B+

• grade A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,756 Students

Evanston Township High School District No. 202

• School District
• EVANSTON, IL
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I like the number of resources that ETHS has to offer. There are many people who are willing to go out of their way to make sure students are on their way to achieve success.
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• grade A+

• grade A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 3,620 Students

Aurora West Unified School District No. 129

• School District
• AURORA, IL
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: Academically, they have a wide variety of courses to take and some even offer you certification so you can enter the workforce right after high school. Administration could be a lot better, and so could some teachers. The school is overall super safe and I loved my time here. Being that I was doing pretty well in classes, I can only speak for my experience and not for those of others who could possibly need academic assistance. Mental health support sucks.
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• grade B minus

• grade A

• 17 Total Schools
• 11,841 Students

Moline Unified School District No. 40

• School District
• MOLINE, IL
• Rating 3.73 out of 5  11 reviews

Alum: Moline Senior High School was a great school. I learned many things in all my classes and my teachers were great when it came to me needing a little extra help. I played soccer for three years and loved every minute of it. I was able to stay active while being pushed academically. The school offers many programs and events to keep us from overwhelming ourselves throughout testing periods. Now that I am in college, I believe Moline High School prepared me to be successful. I loved my high school experience and hope to one day be able to go back and teach there and inspire future students like my teachers inspired me to be a teacher.
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• grade B minus

• grade A

• 15 Total Schools
• 7,243 Students

Urbana School District No. 116

• School District
• URBANA, IL
• Rating 3.97 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: There are multiple activities my favorite were dance and soccer. There is a lot of diversity so you feel more welcomed because you can talk to any one. They have bilingual classes for those who struggle with English. There are also teacher and staff who help you with school related things and also outside of school problems or activities. The school is semi big and the location is safe. The school is big on safety so they always have cameras on and a police officer around. The cafeteria is a cool place to relax and eat good food and snacks, we are lucky to have a variety of meals and choice from which to pick from. I also like that many clubs and teams get to travel to other states or cities to play and or learn. Like the African American club, they have traveled to Atlanta and Washington and hopefully soon North Carolina.
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• grade B minus

• grade A

• 11 Total Schools
• 4,424 Students

Freeport School District No. 145

• School District
• FREEPORT, IL
• Rating 3.48 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: My experience with the Freeport School District No. 145 was a good one. In my Math and English classes, the teachers really just taught in a way that made it all click and comes together in one coherent class. In my Science and Social Studies classes, the teachers always made it interesting and as someone who thoroughly enjoys both subjects, it made it all the better. Joining the NJROTC Unit was a great decision and I recommend it. The instructors were very knowledgeable and taught me many things about the Navy, but also things about life. We would have lessons about how to be more proactive and efficient in our lives and they used personal experience to illustrate how it would help us in our lives. The football coaches worked us hard on and off the field. They would hold study sessions before all the practices and kept on us about our grades. Overall, my experience was great and I won't forget the time I spent here and the skills I learned through my 4 years at Freeport Highschool.
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• grade C

• grade A

• 9 Total Schools
• 3,715 Students

Skokie School District No. 68

• School District
• SKOKIE, IL

• grade B+

• grade A

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,773 Students

Township High School District No. 211

• School District
• PALATINE, IL
• Rating 4.26 out of 5  94 reviews

Senior: Teachers are very well trained and they offer academic support all periods. All students feel like they are included in our school environment because our school is very diverse... 50% minority enrollment. Our high school district is one of the largest high school districts in illinois and it offers many clubs and sports for students to participate in after school. Teachers and counselors are always willing to help a struggling student. However, administrators tend to hide away in their offices. In my 4 years at District 211, I’ve never had a conversation with my administrator.
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• grade A+

• grade A

• 7 Total Schools
• 11,855 Students

Collinsville Community Unit School District No. 10

• School District
• COLLINSVILLE, IL
• Rating 4.02 out of 5  60 reviews

Alum: I really enjoyed how tightly knit our schools were and how they celebrated the importance of diversity. At Collinsville High School, where I recently graduated, anyone can find a place a because there is something for everyone! From clubs, sports, and other social organizations, students from any background can find and pursue their passions here. The teachers are extremely supportive and there will always be someone to go to about your needs or problems. There are many systems and rewards in place to help you succeed in any shape or form. They are also extremely involved in community service and do what they can to help those in need. Through the available AP classes, CHS did an excellent job in preparing me for college. Most importantly, all of my teachers did their absolute best to help me thrive in my environment and strive to my potential. It was truly a wonderful experience. I will forever call Collinsville District 10 my home!
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• grade B

• grade A

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,183 Students

Arbor Park School District No. 145

• School District
• OAK FOREST, IL
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Great school..great people..my daughter has gone on to high school and she loved her teachers...my sin is in 7th grade and he is doing very well
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• grade B

• grade A

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,250 Students

School District U-46

• School District
• ELGIN, IL
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  188 reviews

Senior: Overall, I have had a really good experience! I have had good teachers who have been very educated in their subject. Most of my teachers have been approachable and flexible when it comes to offering extra help. The schools I've attended have been physically pleasing and the administration has worked hard to keep them up to date. The reason why i didn't give it 5 stars is I feel like they could've done more to prepare seniors for college, and been more lenient to the upper clansmen involving respect.
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• grade B minus

• grade A

• 58 Total Schools
• 37,266 Students

Woodridge School District 68

• School District
• WOODRIDGE, IL
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: It was an alright experience going to the intermediate, middle, and high school for this school district. This school is filled with passionate teachers who very much care for their students inside and outside of class. It has been a pleasure to be taught by them all. All in all, it’s been a great experience.
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• grade A minus

• grade A

• 7 Total Schools
• 2,957 Students