Zion-Benton East, or New Tech, is a public high school in Zion, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. It is in Zion-Benton Township High School District 126.
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Zion-benton East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zion-benton East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Zion-benton East High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Respect and Responsibility
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zion-benton East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zion-benton East High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
10%
45%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion-benton East High School's ranking?
Zion-benton East High School is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zion-benton East High School?
The graduation rate of Zion-benton East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zion-benton East High School?
419 students attend Zion-benton East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Zion-benton East High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zion-benton East High School?
Zion-benton East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zion-benton East High School offer ?
Zion-benton East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zion-benton East High School part of?
Zion-benton East High School is part of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District.
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