Evanston Township High School, founded in 1883, sits on 65 acres and is the city's primary public high school with around 4,000 students. The red brick, castle-like building boasts 1.3 million square feet of space. Evanston Township High School's incredible Gothic architecture adds to its collegiate appeal, and its proximity to Northwestern University provides ample opportunities for students to pursue higher learning opportunities.
Over half of ETHS students are proficient in math and reading, far above state and district percentages. Ranked by Niche as the #30 college prep school in Illinois, the school's curriculum includes AP courses like Latin, chemistry, music theory and French.
Evanston Township's orange and blue mascot, Willie the Wildkit, cheers students on in its varsity athletic programs that include golf, swimming, football, volleyball, wrestling, fencing, badminton and tennis, to name a few.
School facilities include a planetarium, vast greenhouse and adjacent farm. The South Technology Center houses 200 computers across six labs for STEM-based learning.
As a prominent public high school, Evanston Township High School is a historical and academic landmark in Evanston and one of the North Shore's best college prep schools.
Evanston Township High School
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Oscar Hawthorne
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
A
A+
A+
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.57
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Reading Proficiency
48%
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Math Proficiency
47%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
266
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Full Time Teachers
266
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
24
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AP Pass Rate
67.3%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
67.4%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
220:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
48.1%
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White
43.9%
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Black
22.9%
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Hispanic
20.7%
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Two or more races
7.6%
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Asian
4.3%
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School Rankings
#18
Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#23
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#24
Best Public HS in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
774 Students
Northwestern University
558 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
528 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
444 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
391 Students
DePaul University
389 Students
Michigan State University
366 Students
Loyola University Chicago
364 Students
Purdue University
260 Students
Northern Illinois University
259 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
401 Students
Psychology
391 Students
Biology
224 Students
Nursing
180 Students
Political Science and Government
152 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
151 Students
Computer Science
144 Students
Marketing
135 Students
Engineering
118 Students
Chemistry
107 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/31/2025
I have had good experiences with my teachers, most every year I can have real connections with my teachers, especially in my Junior and Senior year. The staff around the building are super nice, and you can become friends with them. I feel like there is grade inflation at the school, so that is something that could be improved.
12/3/2024
ETHS provides a great setting for college prep, near a big city, with a very diverse student body and an administration that celebrates the diversity in many ways throughout the year.
6/4/2024
It is a huge school of 5000 kids. They have tons of resources, but the school is way too big and disorganized for it to have any real culture or singular community. It's safe, there are security guards because of the size of the school. They give free computers, and school supplies. The size of the school means they have tons of money, and theres tons of free stuff.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/30/2025
While Evanston Township High School (ETHS) may provide strong support for students with IEPs and other learning plans, it falls short in serving academically advanced students. The school prioritizes inclusivity in honors courses, allowing all freshmen and sophomores to enroll regardless of previous...
11/28/2023
We've been so happy with ETHS. Coming from a small middle school we were wondering how the transition to be a big school would go. It was very smooth. The school does so many events for 8th graders to get them comfortable and is very communicative with parents. There are so many clubs and activities...
4/26/2021
I attended this school and I hated it. It was too big and I was not comfortable with the demographics.
3/18/2015
Being a minority student and coming from a small private middle school, the transition to here was hard. Many students already had friends from their own public school. After a while, everyone started to come together and break away cliques and start new ones with different schools. The teachers are...
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Evanston Township High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1600 Dodge Ave in Evanston, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Evanston Township High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $557,118. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eths Day School, Niles North High School, Sullivan High School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Evanston Township High School.