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 414 students in grades 9-12, New Tech High - Zion-benton East 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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
New Tech High - Zion-benton East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Tech High - Zion-benton East's student population of 414 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Tech High - Zion-benton East 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 New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 0.62, 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
#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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Tech High - Zion-benton East's ranking?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East 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 New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
The graduation rate of New Tech High - Zion-benton East is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
414 students attend New Tech High - Zion-benton East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Tech High - Zion-benton East students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% 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 New Tech High - Zion-benton East?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Tech High - Zion-benton East offer ?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Tech High - Zion-benton East part of?
New Tech High - Zion-benton East is part of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District.
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