New Tech High - Zion-Benton East

New Tech High - Zion-Benton East

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1634 23rd St,  Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126
3.9
2.7
355 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Anne Buck
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
21
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
37:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
56.4%
Black
25.3%
White
11.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
College of Lake County 51 Students
Northern Illinois University 48 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 44 Students
Loyola University Chicago 40 Students
Northwestern University 40 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 38 Students
DePaul University 34 Students
Carthage College 32 Students
Roosevelt University 26 Students
Illinois State University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 26 Students
Nursing 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Chemistry 9 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Arts 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 99 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/3/2019
I like the teaching style and project-based learning. I really feel prepared for college now. I wish they added more non-educational activities to the school. They keep taking things away.
2.0 Senior
2/5/2019
New Tech is good for senior year. The senior teachers are the only saving grace of this school and the only things that keep this rating above 1 star. The ceilings are all water damaged, you are not allowed to have any color on the walls and the clubs here are actually the same club over and over three times. Its pathetic.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2017
I love the fact that my school is small enough to feel like a family. If one person is going through something, we are all going through it with you. In addition to this, the teachers are extremely understanding and are willing to work with you and your needs.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
1.0 other
4/15/2025
dogshit school actually. the worst communication the worst program. has gone so downhill over the past 10 years. absolutely dogshit people running this place
5.0 student
3/25/2018
Experience at New Tech was absolutely Amazing! I graduated at the TOP of my class (Class of 2017), and Im now completing my Freshman year at a Top Tier University(Emory University). Not only do I have my Amazing TEACHERS at New Tech to thank for my success, but the Administrators as well. The Ladies...
1.0 student
4/23/2015
New tech is horrible school, i never been so depressed this school makes me hate life. YOUR STUCK WITH RUDE TEACHERS , PROJECT EVERY WEEEK , AND THE SAME KIDS ALLLL DAY !
1.0 student
11/18/2012
I am a sophomore at this school, and it has been a terrible school. They have put an amazing picture in my head to get me into this school, and it has been the worse experience. It looked like a great school, and they made it look that way. I am now working on getting out but it is super hard to get...

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New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Zion, IL and is served by the Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. New Tech High - Zion-Benton East has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $227,221. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zion-Benton Township High School, Zion Christian School, Lake County Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Zion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Tech High - Zion-Benton East.

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