Deerfield High School is a comprehensive public high school in Deerfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of Township High School District 113, which also includes Highland Park High School. DHS opened in 1959, and graduated its first class in 1963.
Serving 1,429 students in grades 9-12, Deerfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Deerfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Deerfield High School's student population of 1,429 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors
Average Class Size
15 students
Deerfield High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Warriors
What is Deerfield High School's ranking?
Deerfield High School is ranked #78 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Deerfield High School often compared to?
Deerfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park High School, Adlai E Stevenson High School, Lake Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deerfield High School?
The graduation rate of Deerfield High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deerfield High School?
1,429 students attend Deerfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Deerfield High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deerfield High School?
Deerfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerfield High School offer ?
Deerfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deerfield High School part of?
Deerfield High School is part of Township High School District 113.
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