New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Zion, IL 60099
Phone: (847) 731-9803
District: Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 419 students
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, a public school located in Zion, IL, serves grades 9-12 in the Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is a public school located in Zion, IL. 419 students attend New Tech High - Zion-Benton East.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Illinois State Board of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
Posted: February 22, 2026
My kids hated, this school. Teachers and staff do not care about students. Principal and assistant principal are not very supportive or helpful either. Kids are better of at the regular high school.
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: February 22, 2026
Posted: April 15, 2025
dogshit school actually. the worst communication the worst program. has gone so downhill over the past 10 years. absolutely dogshit people running this place
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: April 15, 2025
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Posted: March 25, 2018
Experience at New Tech was absolutely Amazing! I graduated at the TOP of my class (Class of 2017), and Im now completing my Freshman year at a Top Tier University(Emory University). Not only do I have my Amazing TEACHERS at New Tech to thank for my success, but the Administrators as well. The Ladies in the office are Great! The Counselor is AWESOME and She helped me every step of the way. The Principal is amazing , he cares about the students and it shows. I truly believe that I couldnt have had a better experience anywhere else.
Posted: April 22, 2015
New tech is horrible school, i never been so depressed this school makes me hate life. YOUR STUCK WITH RUDE TEACHERS , PROJECT EVERY WEEEK , AND THE SAME KIDS ALLLL DAY !
Posted: November 17, 2012
I am a sophomore at this school, and it has been a terrible school. They have put an amazing picture in my head to get me into this school, and it has been the worse experience. It looked like a great school, and they made it look that way. I am now working on getting out but it is super hard to get out. Its a trap. Once you're there, its hard to get out. Take this honest input and please dont let your children go to this school. The work isnt up to highschool par, and this school should be shut down because of how bad it is. The work in all the classes I did in middle school, and we take forever to get through it because we have to do a project and make something on it. It is not a school that prepares you for college or real life. The teachers are mostly all new out of college and it is not a good experience when my teachers are sadly clueless. I cannot wait to get out of this school! It is terrible!
Posted: January 10, 2012
New Tech HIgh @ Zion-Benton East is an exceptional school. The focus is on preparing students for college and beyond. The principal is a dedicated and hard working administrator who effectively strives to grow academic achievement, social, and emotional growth of her students. I know for a fact that she does not take a lunch hour as she is busy out and about circulating through classrooms and helping kids. She grabs a bite on the run. As for fighting, New Tech High has one of the best discipline records in the county. Students are very well behaved and respectful. I would highly recommend New Tech High.
Posted: October 28, 2010
this school is very below average when it comes to grades and resprect. there are fights on a average of once or twice a week. they can get very violent. the principal does very little to help her students with acedemic and personal problem. doesnt care about anything and seems to have givin up on the students. everytime i have seen her she is eating. this is very sad. i hope that they find help soon or this school is going to be a war zone.
Posted: February 4, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserve at Eagle Ridge | Apartment Complex | Waukegan | IL | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Woodlake Apartments | Apartment Complex | Gurnee | IL | 8.1 mi | |
| 3 | Forest City Nimitz | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 10.1 mi | |
| 4 | Forrestal Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 10.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waukegan | Waukegan | IL | 6.1 mi | |
| 2 | Libertyville | Libertyville | IL | 13.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Naval Station | 10.6 mi. |
| General Mitchell ANGB Milwaukee | 33.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Milwaukee | 37.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Chicago | 48 mi. |
