Prospect High School

Prospect High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 W Kensington Rd,  Mount Prospect, IL
Township High School District No. 214
4.1
3.6
2,248 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Minter
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
85.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
75.9%
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
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
48.5%
White
70.9%
Hispanic
13.2%
Asian
8.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black
2%

School Rankings

#18 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
#28 Best Public HS in Illinois
#32 Best College Prep Public HS 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 631 Students
University of Iowa 359 Students
Michigan State University 329 Students
Loyola University Chicago 326 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 320 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 306 Students
DePaul University 304 Students
Illinois State University 281 Students
Purdue University 253 Students
Marquette University 253 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 286 Students
Psychology 214 Students
Biology 186 Students
Finance 141 Students
Nursing 127 Students
Marketing 114 Students
Political Science and Government 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Computer Science 82 Students
Accounting 77 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 451 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/9/2025
We just started high school and so far I've been pleased with everything I had encounter. I really like that the kids are informed abut extracurriculars and also invited by the teachers to join. sometimes kids needs a small nudge to start and try new things, and this high school made my son feel included.
5.0 Senior
9/4/2025
The school culture here is unmatched. We also have an amazing staff that will help you whenever you need it!
4.0 Senior
8/6/2024
My experience with the schools has been mostly positive. The academics have prepared me very well for standardized tests and I feel prepared for higher education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 28 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/12/2026
This is a bad school full of stuck up people
5.0 other
8/30/2025
Some of the best staff! They truly care about the students education. All the programs are great from art to music to athletics. Highly recommend
5.0 parent
3/5/2023
We have 4 person graduated from this school and 2 more will be graduated soon, happy to have it.
5.0 parent
11/10/2022
I have read previous reviews and I can not believe any of these negative comments. Teachers have been open and reliable. They answer my questions, stay late with students for extra help or come in early. The care deeply about their students and go above and beyond. The fine arts program is incredibl...

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Prospect High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Prospect, IL and is served by the Township High School District No. 214 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,248 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Prospect 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $472,857. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Hersey High School, Wheeling High School, St. Viator High School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Prospect has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prospect High School.

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