- John Hersey High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Wheeling High School (945 vs. 458).
- John Hersey High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Wheeling High School (1,172 vs. 807).
- Wheeling High School reported a higher chronically absent students than John Hersey High School (676 vs. 357).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Wheeling High School reported a higher chronically absent students than John Hersey High School (676 vs. 357).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
John Hersey High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Wheeling High School (945 vs. 458).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Wheeling High School reported a higher violent incidents than John Hersey High School (56 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
John Hersey High School reported a higher students per counselor than Wheeling High School (252.4:1 vs. 205.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
John Hersey High School
$26,345.42
Wheeling High School
$26,345.42
Local revenue share
John Hersey High School
76%
Wheeling High School
76%
State revenue share
John Hersey High School
20.6%
Wheeling High School
20.6%
Federal revenue share
John Hersey High School
3.4%
Wheeling High School
3.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
John Hersey High School
29%
Wheeling High School
29%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.