Barrington High School

616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,834 students in grades 9-12, Barrington 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 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barrington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Barrington High School's student population of 2,834 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 176 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,834 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
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School Rankings

Barrington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#117 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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61%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barrington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
59%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Barrington High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
97%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Barrington High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barrington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barrington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrington High School's ranking?
Barrington High School is ranked #117 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Barrington High School often compared to?
Barrington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrington High School?
The graduation rate of Barrington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
2,834 students attend Barrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barrington High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrington High School offer ?
Barrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barrington High School part of?
Barrington High School is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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