Township HSD 214

Township HSD 214 is a suburban high school district in Cook County, Illinois, serving 11,737 students across 10 high schools. The district experienced a 2.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 supported by 765.56 teachers.

Academically, the district's 92.8% graduation rate exceeds the state average of 88.0%, while the dropout rate of 1.3% is notably low. Chronic absenteeism at 26.0% represents a distinct challenge within the district. The student population includes significant proportions of economically disadvantaged students (27.5%), English learners (21.8%), and students with disabilities (21.9%). Racial composition is relatively diverse, with 50.7% White, 34.2% Hispanic, 8.9% Asian, and 2.4% Black students.

Financially, Township HSD 214 operates with substantially higher per-pupil spending of $26,570 compared to the state average of $18,095, reflecting a total budget of $336.8 million. The district's revenue structure is heavily dependent on local funding, which accounts for 91.0% of revenue, with state funding at 5.4% and federal funding at 3.6%. This local funding reliance, combined with above-average spending levels and strong graduation metrics, positions the district as a resource-rich suburban system, though enrollment decline trends warrant monitoring regarding long-term financial sustainability.