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
3.7
2,248 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Minter
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
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
3.56
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
71.3%
Hispanic
14.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
1.9%

School Rankings

#17 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 570 Students
University of Iowa 324 Students
Loyola University Chicago 307 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 303 Students
DePaul University 298 Students
Michigan State University 296 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 289 Students
Illinois State University 269 Students
Northwestern University 243 Students
Purdue University 242 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 268 Students
Psychology 197 Students
Biology 185 Students
Finance 122 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Marketing 108 Students
Computer Science 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Education 75 Students
Political Science and Government 72 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 479 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/30/2024
I think that the high school overall provides a fantastic experience but there is still a lot of room for improvement.
5.0 Senior
3/29/2024
Overall I had a very positive experience at Prospect High School in the past 4 years that I have been a student.
5.0 Senior
2/29/2024
Very inclusive and spirited culture. I'm proud to say I'm a Prospect Knight. I feel prepared for college with all the AP classes offered.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 26 Reviews
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...
5.0 parent
6/26/2022
I could say its a excellent school!
5.0 parent
7/2/2019
10+! Prospect was awesome for my daughter with a learning disability!

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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. The school has a total enrollment of 2,248 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% 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 3.56, 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 $455,907. 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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