| Number of Schools Managed |
12 |
3 |
| Number of Students Managed |
9,135 students |
984 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$109,685,000 |
$9,428,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$103,941,000 |
$9,311,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$12,007 |
$9,581 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$11,378 |
$9,462 |
| District Graduation Rates |
99% |
92% |
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- Barrington High School is a public four-year high school located in Barrington, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Barrington Community Unit School District 220.
- History
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Barrington High School opened in 1949. In 1989, BHS celebrated its inaugural Springfest.
- Academics
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In 2008, Barrington had an average composite ACT score of 24.3.
- The school is ranked #553 on Newsweek's 2008 list of the 1,300 best public high schools in America.
- According to the College Board, Barrington High School ranks in the top 1% of more than 14,350 high schools both nationally and internationally for the number of AP exams taken by students. District 220 has received the 2004 Bright A+ award for academic excellence from SchoolSearch. Barrington schools rank in the top 5% of Illinois districts, and SchoolMatch has selected District 220 as being among the top 16% of the nation's public school districts being recognized through their Educational Effectiveness Audits. The Physics Program, developed over 25 years, was featured in a PBS documentary produced by Kurtgwbusdeagts Productions and in "Beyond 2000", an Australian television production. The Fine Arts Department is also one of the most comprehensive in Illinois. The studio-based art program received a state award for excellence, and an in-house gallery features regional and professional artists. The music department has received two consecutive Grammy Awards for outstanding programs.
- Ninety-eight percent of Barrington's graduates enroll in college or post-graduate training programs.
- Athletics
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Barrington is a member of the Mid-Suburban Conference. It is also a full member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most high school athletics in the state.
- The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Men may also compete in baseball, football, and wrestling. Women may compete in badminton, bowling, cheerleading, and softball.
- While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors teams for men and women in ice hockey and lacrosse, in addition to teams for women in pom poms.
- The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament:
- Baseball: 3rd place (1997–98, 2004–05); 2nd place (1986–87, 87–88); State Champions (1985–86)
- Cheerleading: 3rd place (2008–09)
- Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1979–80)
- Cross Country (girls): 2nd place (2006–07); State Champions (2003–04)
- Football: 2nd place (1998–99)
- Golf (boys): 4th place (1980–81, 2007–08); 2nd place (1974–75); State Champions (1992–93)
- Golf (girls): 4th place (1985–86); 3rd place (1996–97)
- Gymnastics (girls): 4th place (1990–91, 91–92, 92–93); State Champions (1999–2000)
- Soccer (boys): 3rd place (2002–03); State Champions (2007–08)
- Soccer (girls): 3rd place (1999–2000); 2nd place (2005–06)
- Softball: 4th place (1992–93); 3rd place (2003–04, 04–05); 2nd place (2006–07, 07–08)
- Swimming & Diving (boys): 3rd place (1989–90)
- Swimming & Diving (girls): 2nd place (2006–07)
- Tennis (boys): 3rd place (1999–2000); 2nd place (1979–80)
- Tennis (girls): 4th place (1975–76, 81–82, 98–99, 2008–09); 3rd place (1980–81, 96–97, 2004–05); 2nd place (1997–98, 2005–06)
- Track & Field (girls): 2nd place (2007–08); State Champions (2006–07)
- Volleyball (boys): 2nd place (2004–05)
- Volleyball (girls): 4th place (2006–07); 3rd place (1976–77); 2nd place (1975–76, 2000–01, 02–03, 03–04)
- Notable alumni
- Craig Anderson is a professional hockey goalie, currently playing for the Florida Panthers.
- William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is...
- Kallen Esperian is an international opera soprano.
- Gary Fencik was an NFL safety (1976–87), playing his entire career with the Chicago Bears. He was a member of the Super Bowl XX champions.
- Ryan Miller is a professional soccer player for Major League Soccer D.C. United
- Terry Moran is the co-anchor of the late–night newas magazine program, Nightline.
- Henry M. Paulson was the U.S. Treasury Secretary (2006–09).
- Colleen Zenk Pinter is an actress, best known for her role as Barbara Ryan on the soap opera As the World Turns.
- Cynthia Rowley is a fashion designer.
- Brady Smith was an NFL defensive end (1996–2005) who played for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.
- Adam Taylor Siska, bass player of The Academy Is...
- Dan Wilson was a Major League Baseball catcher (1992–2005), playing most of his career for the Seattle Mariners
- Corinne Wood was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (1999–2003)
- In popular culture
- Alternative rock band The Academy Is... titled their third studio album, Fast Times at Barrington High, after the school.
- External links
- Barrington High School Alumni Association
- Barrington High School's Official Website
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