Adlai E Stevenson High School

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Stevenson Dr,  Lincolnshire, IL
4.2
3.7
4,392 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Troy Gobble
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Administration
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
282
Full Time Teachers
282
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
34
AP Pass Rate
89.7%
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
206:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
46.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
39.1%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#7 Best Public HS in Illinois
#8 Best HS For Stem in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 1,775 Students
Northwestern University 975 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 902 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 857 Students
Purdue University 792 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 754 Students
University of Chicago 671 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 662 Students
Michigan State University 655 Students
University of Iowa 650 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 624 Students
Computer Science 544 Students
Biology 539 Students
Psychology 440 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 359 Students
Finance 321 Students
Economics 229 Students
Marketing 221 Students
Engineering 199 Students
Political Science and Government 196 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 1,066 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/6/2025
Stevenson high school is one of the nicest and best high schools in the nation. We have state of the art facilities and resources for all students. Students are given the opportunity to excel both academically and athletically. The teachers are experienced and educated, helping students prepare for college. Stevenson has made me confident that I will be successful in college.
4.0 Senior
12/19/2024
The worst part about Stevenson is the academic culture and the toll that trying to succeed in your classes has on your health. However, Stevenson equipped me and many students well for college in terms of the opportunities it provides as long as you take advantage of them.
5.0 Junior
6/28/2023
I really like the atmosphere where the all students respect for all students. All teachers are showing you respect and understanding. As an International student in Stevenson High School, all my teachers and friends did understand my English is not that good, yet they did help me whenever I needed it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 38 Reviews
4.0 other
9/9/2025
For context of my review, I am a recent alum that is now in college. It has great academic opportunities: various AP courses in various subjects, college prep advisors, etc. However, the school culture is also competitive. There is a feeling of "if you aren't taking several AP classes, you aren't sm...
1.0 student
8/14/2025
The competition at this school is brutal, and as I have realized in my almost four-something years at this school, it slowly drains you. Students here are overly competitive and toxic, constantly trying to one-up each other instead of actually having a genuine interest of learning, and teachers and...
5.0 parent
4/29/2025
This is the best school that my son has attended! He has been improving on his grades.
1.0 other
5/8/2024
There is nothing high about this school. It is very toxic environment.

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Adlai E Stevenson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1 Stevenson Dr in Lincolnshire, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 4,392 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Adlai E Stevenson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $787,389. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9-, Exceptional Learners Collaborativ, Vernon Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Lincolnshire has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Adlai E Stevenson High School.

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