Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, Deerfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deerfield High School's student population of 1,483 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deerfield High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield High School's ranking?
Deerfield High School is ranked #50 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Deerfield High School often compared to?
Deerfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park High School, Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deerfield High School?
The graduation rate of Deerfield High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deerfield High School?
1,483 students attend Deerfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Deerfield High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield High School?
Deerfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deerfield High School offer ?
Deerfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deerfield High School part of?
Deerfield High School is part of Township HSD 113 School District.
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