Evanston Township High School, founded in 1883, sits on 65 acres and is the city's primary public high school with around 4,000 students. The red brick, castle-like building boasts 1.3 million square feet of space. Evanston Township High School's incredible Gothic architecture adds to its collegiate appeal, and its proximity to Northwestern University provides ample opportunities for students to pursue higher learning opportunities.
Over half of ETHS students are proficient in math and reading, far above state and district percentages. Ranked by Niche as the #30 college prep school in Illinois, the school's curriculum includes AP courses like Latin, chemistry, music theory and French.
Evanston Township's orange and blue mascot, Willie the Wildkit, cheers students on in its varsity athletic programs that include golf, swimming, football, volleyball, wrestling, fencing, badminton and tennis, to name a few.
School facilities include a planetarium, vast greenhouse and adjacent farm. The South Technology Center houses 200 computers across six labs for STEM-based learning.
As a prominent public high school, Evanston Township High School is a historical and academic landmark in Evanston and one of the North Shore's best college prep schools.
Evanston Township High School
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Oscar Hawthorne
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
A-
A
A+
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
266
Full Time Teachers
266
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
67.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
220:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
45.1%
Black
23.5%
Hispanic
20.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#19
Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#23
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#23
Best Public HS in Illinois
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 Urbana-Champaign
766 Students
Northwestern University
566 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
536 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
439 Students
DePaul University
393 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
382 Students
Loyola University Chicago
376 Students
Michigan State University
354 Students
Northern Illinois University
274 Students
Purdue University
264 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
398 Students
Psychology
388 Students
Biology
220 Students
Nursing
182 Students
Computer Science
150 Students
Political Science and Government
148 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
143 Students
Marketing
136 Students
Engineering
116 Students
Chemistry
105 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/17/2025
ETHS is a great place where there is a place for every single person , it doesn't matter where you're from , your identity , race , gender , your belief , you will find your people, who shares the same as you , and I feel like this was one of the best thing that helped me succeed in the community which is ETHS , I have met beautiful people in ETHS who will forever have a place in my heart and I am so grateful for that .
5/22/2024
Throughout my time at ETHS I learned so many things. The access to so many different resources was unlike anything I'd ever experienced. It's truly a blessing to be able to say I'm an alum from this school (Class of 2024). The staff are extremely supportive and involved in students journey's. It really feels like a community of people working to help one another succeed.
6/28/2023
as a student at eths, there were many opportunities that aren't at a lot of schools, which was great.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/30/2025
While Evanston Township High School (ETHS) may provide strong support for students with IEPs and other learning plans, it falls short in serving academically advanced students. The school prioritizes inclusivity in honors courses, allowing all freshmen and sophomores to enroll regardless of previous...
11/28/2023
We've been so happy with ETHS. Coming from a small middle school we were wondering how the transition to be a big school would go. It was very smooth. The school does so many events for 8th graders to get them comfortable and is very communicative with parents. There are so many clubs and activities...
4/26/2021
I attended this school and I hated it. It was too big and I was not comfortable with the demographics.
3/18/2015
Being a minority student and coming from a small private middle school, the transition to here was hard. Many students already had friends from their own public school. After a while, everyone started to come together and break away cliques and start new ones with different schools. The teachers are...
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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36.7%
Median Age
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Parks in this Area
Merrick Rose Garden
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- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Penny Park
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- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mason Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Leider Park
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Beck Park
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Lawson Park
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Butler Park
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Burnham Shores Park
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Evanston Township High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1600 Dodge Ave in Evanston, IL. The school has a total enrollment of 3,727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Evanston Township High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $531,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eths Day School, Niles North High School, Sullivan High School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Evanston Township High School.