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 2,573 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dundee-Crown High School serves the eastern part of Carpentersville, IL, covering an area of approximately 33.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.1 miles away.
- 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 2,573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dundee-crown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee-crown High School is 0.46, 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
#2433 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red / Royal Blue
School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundee-crown High School's ranking?
Dundee-crown High School is ranked #2433 out of 3,542 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 87.6%.
How many students attend Dundee-crown High School?
2,573 students attend Dundee-crown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dundee-crown High School students are Hispanic, 22% 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 16:1, 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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