Fenton High School

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Fenton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 W Green St,  Bensenville, IL
3.4
3.9
1,443 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Todd Leden
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
57.7%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
68.7%
White
23.5%
Black
2.8%
Asian
2.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 208 Students
College of DuPage 187 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 185 Students
Elmhurst University 170 Students
Loyola University Chicago 130 Students
DePaul University 128 Students
Illinois State University 119 Students
Northern Illinois University 113 Students
Northwestern University 95 Students
Michigan State University 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Business 73 Students
Biology 68 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Marketing 43 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Accounting 33 Students
Finance 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 222 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/29/2024
I love the school, the teacher are so nice and helpful that you are able to make connections with them.
3.0 Senior
8/15/2024
I would like to see more school spirit and involvement from students. There is a lack of parent engagement now, as the school administrators have faced many challenges last year that has caused a disconnect.
3.0 Senior
1/30/2024
I've had much fun with in-school activities and outside of school. The teachers are welcoming and feel safe. There are many clubs and sports that students can attend and be a part of, not to mention the number of activities a student can do for their community service hours.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2026
The campus feels safe and well-maintained. Staff members are present during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the day.
5.0 other
6/2/2023
Fenton is a really good school. Seems to be a positive environment, and nice kids. Our teenager has had a good experience there and has one year left. The teachers are great. The only negative is: the facilities and buildings are old, outdated. Some classrooms smell of mold. But they are doing updat...
5.0 parent
2/9/2021
Great teacher and atmosphere. Happy with leadership as well.
1.0 other
8/2/2020
one of the worst schools my kid went to

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Fenton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1000 W Green St in Bensenville, in the Bensenville neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,443 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Fenton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $367,368. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alsp-Blackhawk MS-Bensenville SD 2, Alsp-Fenton Charter High School-Fenton HSD 100, Lasso-Tioga Elementary School-Bensenville SD 2, and more. Learn more about what Bensenville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fenton High School.

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