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Evanston Township High School
(847) 424-7200
1600 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
Level: 9-12
District: Evanston Township HSD 202

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Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	47.4%	(2007)
Black, non-Hispanic:	36.6%	(2007)
Hispanic:	10.3%	(2007)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0%	(2007)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	3.2%	(2007)
Multiracial:	2.5%	(2007)
Student Teacher Ratio:	14.1%	(2006)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	32.71%	(2006)

Evanston Township High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	5
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Evanston Township High School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2009-08-08 “I just recently graduated from this institution and I absolutely loved it. There is a unique diversity because we house the richest of the rich with others who aren't as well off under one roof. Now, granted that this diversity does not necessarily foster complete integration, being exposed to people of different economic lifestyles was beneficial. Academically, like previously said, the school is really great for students going in the right direction. Most Honors classes are taught at a high level and are helpful to those enrolled in them. However, there is a huge disparity between Honors and AP classes and Regular ones. I have heard countless tales of people dropping from Honors to Regular and having an ending grade with very high A's. There is no middle ground. Extra-curricular activities are great and offer a multitude opportunities.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2009-01-03 “As a parent of a student who came from a private school, coming to ETHS was very difficult for my child. We was used to teachers being very willing to help my child. Although there were some helpful teachers ETHS, the majority of them were not as helpful as we would have liked them to. Like some other posters said, ETHS is a good school for advanced kids, but there are not very good opportunities for 'average' students. We also found that the school was very racially divided. Socially it was also difficult. Because of these reasons my child left the school” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-10-02 “Evanston is great it provides us with so many opportunities to better ourselves and prepare for college and the real world. People often categorize our school as ghetto but they are mistaken. Our school is very diverse and people come from many different economic backgrounds. It is almost impossible for people to say that we don't interact well with one another because all of our programs like choir, meet different types of people/” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2008-03-12 “While ETHS has some very good programs, it can sometimes a little to daunting of an experience for 'average' students. I have attended ETHS for the past four years, and can say that the academic competition is a little too intense. Yes, I do think that there is a need for academic competition, but the level that it is at here is just a little ridiculous. Yes, it does offer high level courses, but the teachers who teach these courses do not truthfully 'teach the class,' they more or less 'speak/teach at the class' and expect you to understand. Also, everybody seems to think of ETHS as very diverse. It is not that diverse. While there may be many ethnicities represented, most people only socialize with there own ethnicity will severely limits the 'diverse interactions' that are 'available.'” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-01-22 “I disagree with the person who said that the diverse groups don't get along. Everyone here gets along really well and with all the racisms and things in the world, its heartwarming to see people get along.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-01-12 “This school poses mixed feelings for me. I can't honestly say that it is all what it's cracked up to be, and a certain cold mentality presides over it, a detached, cold feeling. There are some great classes the school offers, though, and I have learned a lot.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-10-08 “An overall excellent school that strives to excell for students of widely varied educational capacity and socio- economic background. Great curriculum with electives appealing to all interests and highly motivated and experienced teachers as a result of highest spending per student in Illinois, surpassing most private schools. But it's big and unmotivated kids can get lost in it.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-12-19 “As a New Trier graduate, I was very concerned about sending my two girls to ETHS. My wife, an ETHS graduate herself, convinced me that they would be fine. As it turns out, they were more than fine, both of my girls excelled in their classes at ETHS, and had great teachers and experiences. As they both entered college, we were told by many college recruiters, that the univeristies and colleges loved seeing applicants from ETHS, because they knew the incoming student would arrive academically prepared, and due to ETHS's diversity, have no problem assimilating into the college social body. My little girls flourished in High School and College, and ETHS is largely responsible. I wouldn't change a thing.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-09-14 “Evanston Township High School is an outstanding growth and learning opportunity. My son is now Junior who has been taking honors classes since the summer before his freshman year. My, how time fly s. The school is very divers on many different levels and with few exceptions I feel the teachers are both highly motivated and extremely confident. A high percentage of students are college bound after ETHS. There are more than enough extracurricular activities and the sports teams compete on a high level in-state. If you have any more doubts I suggest you research what the taxpayers of the district pays for each student to attend. The level of commitment is a real eye opener.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-06-10 “This school has extraordinary teachers as well as good curricula and an amazing amount extracurricular activities.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-06-03 “My daugther has just completed her first year at ETHS. My concern for her going into the school--whether her academic needs would be met--has now changed to concern over how she is adjusting socially. To its credit, ETHS offers programs for all types of learners--those who excel, those who have difficulty, and those who are in the middle of the road. But on the social front, I have observed that it can be extremely difficult when a student body is so large, for a less-outgoing child to navigate her way through the many social groups that have formed. And, although my child has been a part of the Evanston schools all of her life and has many friends, it may be time for us to make a change to a smaller academic environment where remaining herself may be valued more than changing herself.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-11-23 “Very good school. Many activities for students to get involved in.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-10-04 “Superior in every respect. Teacher quality is excellent at freshman level, staff is very committed to mentoring each student. Lots of guidance along the way. Course work is rigorous and high level but classes are engaging. Lots of extra curricular stuff for every kid, not just the jocks. Japanese language program is exceptional. Administration is responsive and keeps us well informed.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2005-07-25 “I graduated from ETHS in 2002. I can give an unbiased opinion and say that ETHS is a good school if the parents are involved in the lives of their children. It is very easy for one to take the wrong route and head downhill, as there are kids that are attending for the social aspect only. I was in many honors classes and did very well at this school. ETHS is very accomodating and has many activities, clubs and gorups that students can participate in. It is a diverse school and offers a wide range of courses outside of those required. It really does prepare the students for college and its college resource center is very helpful. As long as the student and parents cooperatively take advantage of the academics, resources and activities, I guarantee that the student will succeed! Bottom line I think it's a great school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-03-20 “my first child is a sophomore in all honors classes and is active in extracurriculars. She has had an outstanding experience throughout. She is already probably ready for college thanks to an extraordinary middle school and high school experience.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-02-23 “ETHS is an outstanding school. Its size may be daunting at first (about 3600 students) but that size allows for a range of educational and extra-curricular opportunities that would be the envy of many colleges and universities. I think its greatest strength is the diversity of the student body and the faculty. There is no one core 'in' popular clique. It's relatively easy for students to find their own niche. Dr. Alson has long been a champion of closing the achievement gap and has spearheaded a national program to address the underlying causes. We are thrilled with the education our child is receiving.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-02-23 “We have had 2 kids go through ETHS -- one graduating this year on her way to Savannah School of Art and Design, the other a sophomore interested in engineering and soon our youngest will enroll. The school has provided our kids with a diverse offering of challenging academic classes, and interesting and engaging extra curricular offerings and resources for internships, academic improvement, college prep and other important age appropriate support. Most importantly, our kids have developed a network of friends whose cultural and socioeconomic diversity have instilled a level of understanding and compassion that is critical for our future leaders. Stereotypes are melted away as these kids grow with one another, paving the way for a generation of thoughtful humanists. I would not think of sending my kids anywhere else.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2004-01-06 “While I agree that you can get an excellent education and the diversity at ETHS, I do totally disagree with how well the diversified groups get along. Due to these issues, we chose to leave the school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2003-12-24 “During my Fulbright grant our son - Victor - happened to be enrolled to ETHS. He was freshman during 1999-2000. We are thankfull to our teachers and coaches. They all contributed greatly to his personal and educational groth. Russian teachers apreciated it much. We think ETHS should rate among the leading american High Schools. Our best wishes and kind words to the faculty and the staff.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2003-08-26 “ETHS is an outstanding high school, especially when you consider its diverse student body. The teachers are outstanding and creative. There are AP and honors classes and they are available to all students. My two children graduated from ETHS and had a very easy transition to college. Both have said that their college classes are no more difficult than those in high school. Besides getting a great academic education, all students are exposed to a diverse student body racially, ethnically and economically. This diversity is full of many life lessons. Because of the diversity, it makes for an easy transition to dorm life with many types of students. The problem of peer pressure is less at ETHS because of the diversity of students. No matter what a student's interests and styles are, there are other students who share the same interests. This makes fitting in easier and lessens the negative impacts on students who are different. There is not a 'certain type' of student at ETHS. The school is a safe, nuturing environment and students can get all kinds of help if they need it. While the school is quite large, it offers extensive course offerings, not unlike a college atmosphere. It can give students with eclectic tastes an opportunity to sample many different types of courses. I'm glad my children went to ETHS - I think they are more sensitive, caring young adults as a result of their attendance.”

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