Dundee-Crown High School is a high school located in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Dundee-Crown High School was made from consolidating Dundee Community High School and Irving Crown High school in 1983. It is an AAA school for IHSA sports.
Serving 2,561 students in grades 9-12, Dundee-crown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dundee-crown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dundee-crown High School's student population of 2,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1874
Colors
Red, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dundee-crown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee-crown High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2039 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
69%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chargers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundee-crown High School's ranking?
Dundee-crown High School is ranked #2039 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dundee-crown High School often compared to?
Dundee-crown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry D Jacobs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dundee-crown High School?
The graduation rate of Dundee-crown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dundee-crown High School?
2,561 students attend Dundee-crown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dundee-crown High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundee-crown High School?
Dundee-crown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dundee-crown High School offer ?
Dundee-crown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dundee-crown High School part of?
Dundee-crown High School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
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