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Is Arrowhead School District winning?

Arrowhead High School is a regional powerhouse with 99% graduation, 13 state titles in sports (swimming the most), kids who work hard and say, “yes ma’am/no sir.”

But right now, we’re losing the facilities war compared to woke, high-tax Illinois & New York districts (similar demographics and property values) that are building the future while we patch 1955 roofs.

THE SAD TRUTH:

--Illinois & NY districts are outspending us 3:1 on facilities while their kids crush ACTs (31 vs. our 28). 

--We’re the only top-10 Wisconsin school still in 1950s buildings – that’s not winning. 

--A new consolidated campus = Onsite trades learning and local jobs.

--One secure campus (safer, less redundancies, and more efficient than two spread-out buildings). 

-- Trade-ready labs  (welding, machining, auto repair, robotics, no college debt). 

-- Locker rooms that don’t leak – respect for our athletes.

YOUR MOVE, PATRIOT

A new consolidated Arrowhead  isn’t “big government” – it’s investing in continuing Arrowhead’s excellence to our kids so they can dominate the competition for the next 50 years.

Build the wall… around mediocrity. Build the school.

Details on the Benchmarking:

To benchmark Arrowhead High School (Hartland, WI) against the five top districts' high schools, I've focused on key facility categories: academic spaces (e.g., classrooms, labs, libraries), performing arts and cultural areas, athletic and recreational facilities, specialized features (e.g., sustainability, unique programs), and overall condition/renovations. Arrowhead's dual-campus setup (South: 1955; North: 1969) on 117 acres provides ample space but is widely described as outdated, with recent referendum failures stalling major upgrades.

Benchmark schools generally feature more modern, specialized, and sustainable facilities due to successful expansions and funding. Data draws from school websites, Wikipedia, Niche reviews, and district reports as of November 2025.

1. Arrowhead High School vs. Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL)

**Similarities**: Both emphasize athletic excellence with dedicated sports infrastructure; Arrowhead's on-campus ice rink (Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, donated 1998) parallels Stevenson's field house expansions for team sports.

Large campuses support extracurriculars like bands and choirs.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's facilities are criticized as "extremely outdated" with basic gyms and no recent major academic upgrades.

Stevenson boasts cutting-edge, LEED Platinum-certified Net Zero Energy buildings (e.g., 2019 East Addition: 53,800 sq ft with updated classrooms, courtyard, and world language/maker labs), a 146,000 sq ft field house (2010s), greenhouse, green roofs for teaching/stormwater management, renovated library/student center (2011), and advanced physics/engineering labs—earning A+ Niche ratings for resources vs. Arrowhead's B+.

Stevenson's facilities feel "well-funded" and innovative, supporting 4,614 students seamlessly.

2. Arrowhead High School vs. Glenbrook High School District 225 (Glenbrook North, Northbrook, IL; Glenbrook South, Glenview, IL)

**Similarities**: Multi-school/district models with strong athletic focus; both offer gyms, fields, and pools for sports like swimming/football (Arrowhead won 13 state titles 1995–2005).

Shared emphasis on performing arts and science labs.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's aging infrastructure (e.g., basic gyms, no major arts expansions) lags behind Glenbrook's modernized spaces. Glenbrook North features the Sheely Center for Performing Arts (1979), a dedicated fieldhouse (1990), renovated science facilities/"A" wing (1996), and a 5-year learning space initiative (2010s–2020s) with student-well-being-focused classrooms for group/hands-on learning.

Glenbrook South underwent a 2002 expansion (dozens of classrooms, revamped music/performing arts, reconfigured athletics/parking), 2007 science lab updates (6 from 1960s era), and additions like a competition pool/fitness center/gymnasium—supporting 5,092 students with A/A+ Niche resources grades vs. Arrowhead's B+.

Glenbrook's facilities promote "comprehensive experiences" in academics/arts/athletics, while Arrowhead's are functional but dated.

3. Arrowhead High School vs. Evanston Township High School (Evanston, IL)

**Similarities**: Expansive campuses (Arrowhead: 117 acres; ETHS: 65 acres) with robust athletics; both have gyms, tracks, and fields for multiple sports, plus libraries and health centers.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead lacks specialized academic features and has outdated buildings, per reviews.  ETHS, one of the largest U.S. high school facilities under one roof (1.2 million sq ft, built 1924 with 1960s expansions), includes a planetarium, vast greenhouse/farm for STEM, FieldTurf stadium, outdoor track, 4 baseball/softball diamonds, 7 athletic fields, 11 tennis courts, career/technical education wing, fine arts/performing areas, and three campuses (main for 9–12, alternative, transition program for ages 18–22).

A $48M 2025 expansion (Arts/Innovation Wing) will further upgrade learning spaces for ~3,500 students, earning A+ overall Niche vs. Arrowhead's A. ETHS's castle-like architecture and equity-focused amenities stand out against Arrowhead's basic setup.

4. Arrowhead High School vs. The Wheatley School (Old Westbury, NY)

**Similarities**: Both suburban with strong extracurricular support; facilities enable AP courses, 24 sports, and clubs, with gyms and fields for athletics.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's larger but older dual campuses contrast Wheatley's smaller, more intimate single building (serving 686 students in grades 8–12), which feels "like a private school" with tight-knit, high-quality spaces but limited specific details on modern features—focus is on academic rigor rather than flashy amenities.

Wheatley earns top-10% NY rankings for proficiency (89% math/90% reading), implying well-maintained facilities, but lacks Arrowhead's unique ice rink; Arrowhead's outdated reviews highlight a gap in perceived quality despite similar sports offerings.

Wheatley's low enrollment allows for an 8:1 ratio, enhancing facility access.

5. Arrowhead High School vs. Syosset Senior High School (Syosset, NY)

**Similarities**: Comparable enrollment (~2,300) and athletic programs (e.g., football, swimming, track); both have gyms, fields, and performing arts spaces for bands/orchestras.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's facilities are basic and aging, while Syosset features a professional auditorium, music rooms, black box theater, extensive library/media center with databases/study spaces, and sports complexes promoting fitness.

A 2024 facilities bond funds a 13,000 sq ft gym addition, locker room renovations (new lockers/restrooms/storage), science classroom upgrades, roofing/masonry work, and a bus loop for traffic efficiency—addressing needs proactively vs. Arrowhead's stalled plans. Syosset's "bustling" hallways/cafeteria and Grammy Signature music programs highlight vibrant, updated spaces earning A+ Niche academics vs. Arrowhead's A.

Overall, Arrowhead excels in land size and unique athletics (e.g., ice rink) but trails in modernity and specialization, with Niche's B+ resources grade reflecting deferred maintenance. Benchmark schools leverage affluent funding for sustainable, innovative facilities (e.g., net-zero labs, greenhouses), fostering higher engagement and outcomes—offering Arrowhead models for targeted upgrades like STEM spaces and arts venues.

· #ArrowheadStrong 

· #BuildArrowheadsFuture 

· #ArrowheadFacilities2025 

· #InvestInArrowhead 

· #ArrowheadExcellence 

· #SupportArrowheadSchools

Is Arrowhead School District winning?

Arrowhead High School is a regional powerhouse with 99% graduation, 13 state titles in sports (swimming the most), kids who work hard and say, “yes ma’am/no sir.”

But right now, we’re losing the facilities war compared to woke, high-tax Illinois & New York districts (similar demographics and property values) that are building the future while we patch 1955 roofs.

THE SAD TRUTH:

--Illinois & NY districts are outspending us 3:1 on facilities while their kids crush ACTs (31 vs. our 28). 

--We’re the only top-10 Wisconsin school still in 1950s buildings – that’s not winning. 

--A new consolidated campus = Onsite trades learning and local jobs.

--One secure campus (safer, less redundancies, and more efficient than two spread-out buildings). 

-- Trade-ready labs  (welding, machining, auto repair, robotics, no college debt). 

-- Locker rooms that don’t leak – respect for our athletes.

YOUR MOVE, PATRIOT

A new consolidated Arrowhead  isn’t “big government” – it’s investing in continuing Arrowhead’s excellence to our kids so they can dominate the competition for the next 50 years.

Build the wall… around mediocrity. Build the school.

Details on the Benchmarking:

To benchmark Arrowhead High School (Hartland, WI) against the five top districts' high schools, I've focused on key facility categories: academic spaces (e.g., classrooms, labs, libraries), performing arts and cultural areas, athletic and recreational facilities, specialized features (e.g., sustainability, unique programs), and overall condition/renovations. Arrowhead's dual-campus setup (South: 1955; North: 1969) on 117 acres provides ample space but is widely described as outdated, with recent referendum failures stalling major upgrades.

Benchmark schools generally feature more modern, specialized, and sustainable facilities due to successful expansions and funding. Data draws from school websites, Wikipedia, Niche reviews, and district reports as of November 2025.

1. Arrowhead High School vs. Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL)

**Similarities**: Both emphasize athletic excellence with dedicated sports infrastructure; Arrowhead's on-campus ice rink (Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, donated 1998) parallels Stevenson's field house expansions for team sports.

Large campuses support extracurriculars like bands and choirs.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's facilities are criticized as "extremely outdated" with basic gyms and no recent major academic upgrades.

Stevenson boasts cutting-edge, LEED Platinum-certified Net Zero Energy buildings (e.g., 2019 East Addition: 53,800 sq ft with updated classrooms, courtyard, and world language/maker labs), a 146,000 sq ft field house (2010s), greenhouse, green roofs for teaching/stormwater management, renovated library/student center (2011), and advanced physics/engineering labs—earning A+ Niche ratings for resources vs. Arrowhead's B+.

Stevenson's facilities feel "well-funded" and innovative, supporting 4,614 students seamlessly.

2. Arrowhead High School vs. Glenbrook High School District 225 (Glenbrook North, Northbrook, IL; Glenbrook South, Glenview, IL)

**Similarities**: Multi-school/district models with strong athletic focus; both offer gyms, fields, and pools for sports like swimming/football (Arrowhead won 13 state titles 1995–2005).

Shared emphasis on performing arts and science labs.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's aging infrastructure (e.g., basic gyms, no major arts expansions) lags behind Glenbrook's modernized spaces. Glenbrook North features the Sheely Center for Performing Arts (1979), a dedicated fieldhouse (1990), renovated science facilities/"A" wing (1996), and a 5-year learning space initiative (2010s–2020s) with student-well-being-focused classrooms for group/hands-on learning.

Glenbrook South underwent a 2002 expansion (dozens of classrooms, revamped music/performing arts, reconfigured athletics/parking), 2007 science lab updates (6 from 1960s era), and additions like a competition pool/fitness center/gymnasium—supporting 5,092 students with A/A+ Niche resources grades vs. Arrowhead's B+.

Glenbrook's facilities promote "comprehensive experiences" in academics/arts/athletics, while Arrowhead's are functional but dated.

3. Arrowhead High School vs. Evanston Township High School (Evanston, IL)

**Similarities**: Expansive campuses (Arrowhead: 117 acres; ETHS: 65 acres) with robust athletics; both have gyms, tracks, and fields for multiple sports, plus libraries and health centers.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead lacks specialized academic features and has outdated buildings, per reviews.  ETHS, one of the largest U.S. high school facilities under one roof (1.2 million sq ft, built 1924 with 1960s expansions), includes a planetarium, vast greenhouse/farm for STEM, FieldTurf stadium, outdoor track, 4 baseball/softball diamonds, 7 athletic fields, 11 tennis courts, career/technical education wing, fine arts/performing areas, and three campuses (main for 9–12, alternative, transition program for ages 18–22).

A $48M 2025 expansion (Arts/Innovation Wing) will further upgrade learning spaces for ~3,500 students, earning A+ overall Niche vs. Arrowhead's A. ETHS's castle-like architecture and equity-focused amenities stand out against Arrowhead's basic setup.

4. Arrowhead High School vs. The Wheatley School (Old Westbury, NY)

**Similarities**: Both suburban with strong extracurricular support; facilities enable AP courses, 24 sports, and clubs, with gyms and fields for athletics.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's larger but older dual campuses contrast Wheatley's smaller, more intimate single building (serving 686 students in grades 8–12), which feels "like a private school" with tight-knit, high-quality spaces but limited specific details on modern features—focus is on academic rigor rather than flashy amenities.

Wheatley earns top-10% NY rankings for proficiency (89% math/90% reading), implying well-maintained facilities, but lacks Arrowhead's unique ice rink; Arrowhead's outdated reviews highlight a gap in perceived quality despite similar sports offerings.

Wheatley's low enrollment allows for an 8:1 ratio, enhancing facility access.

5. Arrowhead High School vs. Syosset Senior High School (Syosset, NY)

**Similarities**: Comparable enrollment (~2,300) and athletic programs (e.g., football, swimming, track); both have gyms, fields, and performing arts spaces for bands/orchestras.

**Contrasts**: Arrowhead's facilities are basic and aging, while Syosset features a professional auditorium, music rooms, black box theater, extensive library/media center with databases/study spaces, and sports complexes promoting fitness.

A 2024 facilities bond funds a 13,000 sq ft gym addition, locker room renovations (new lockers/restrooms/storage), science classroom upgrades, roofing/masonry work, and a bus loop for traffic efficiency—addressing needs proactively vs. Arrowhead's stalled plans. Syosset's "bustling" hallways/cafeteria and Grammy Signature music programs highlight vibrant, updated spaces earning A+ Niche academics vs. Arrowhead's A.

Overall, Arrowhead excels in land size and unique athletics (e.g., ice rink) but trails in modernity and specialization, with Niche's B+ resources grade reflecting deferred maintenance. Benchmark schools leverage affluent funding for sustainable, innovative facilities (e.g., net-zero labs, greenhouses), fostering higher engagement and outcomes—offering Arrowhead models for targeted upgrades like STEM spaces and arts venues.

· #ArrowheadStrong 

· #BuildArrowheadsFuture 

· #ArrowheadFacilities2025 

· #InvestInArrowhead 

· #ArrowheadExcellence 

· #SupportArrowheadSchools