Facts and Statistics

Six high schools serve more than 280,000 residents in the communities of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Wheeling, and Des Plaines in a 68.45-square mile area.

Total student enrollment for 2008-09 was 12,353 in grades 9 through 12. Depending on the school, enrollment ranged from 1,872 to 2,134.

There were 17 National Merit Finalists in the Class of 2009.

Test scores:

Advanced Placement Exams given in 2009 and percentage of students scoring grade 3 or above:

Average class size is 21.2.

Per student expenditure for 2007-08 was $15,756.95.

The 2007 tax rate was $1.621 per $100 assessed valuation.

Each school has a football field, gymnasium, baseball field, tennis courts, and running track, and all schools have access to swimming pools.

Each school is equipped with a language laboratory, library, college/career center, three computer laboratories, a writing laboratory, and a technology center.

There are approximately 200,000 resource items housed in the district's libraries. Students can also access magazines, newspapers, and specialized reference databases through the online subscription sites. Materials are available in a variety of media, including videotapes, DVDs, and audio books at each school and the district's library processing center.

Each school serves hot lunches in its cafeteria, as well as lighter fare.

Approximately 50,000 adults participated in the district's community education programs in 2008-09.

Cocurricular Activities

Transportation

The district provides free bus transportation to students who live 1-1/2 miles or more from their assigned school.

Transportation is available to students who live within the 1-1/2 mile limit but wish to pay for it.

Late (activity) bus service is available to students who stay after school under teacher supervision.