Zion-Benton Township HSD 126

The Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 is located in Zion, IL and includes 2 schools that serve 2,857 students in grades 9 through 12.  

District Spending

The Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 spends $10,824 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 51% on instruction, 46% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Zion-Benton Township HSD 126, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.