Barrington High School
Barrington High School serves 2,953 students in grades 9-12.
Barrington High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Barrington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Barrington High School's student population of 2,953 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 177 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,953 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 177 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barrington High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barrington High School is 0.52, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #179 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 66% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrington CUSD 220 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barrington High School is Lake Zurich High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Barrington Middle School Station (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arnett C Lines Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrington Arnett C Lines Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 451 students10
0.2 miles
217 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850 0.2 K-5 451 - Barrington Barrington Middle School Station Math: 48% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 959 students10
0.2 miles
215 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400 0.2 6-8 959 - Barrington Hough Street Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 294 students10
0.5 miles
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108 0.5 K-5 294 - Barrington North Barrington Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
0.5 miles
24175 N Grandview Dr
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340 0.5 K-5 454 - Barrington Grove Avenue Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 553 students10
0.9 miles
900 S Grove Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888 0.9 K-5 553
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