Higgins Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Higgins Education Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hoffman Estates, IL, encompassing an area of 62.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
121 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Asian
(19-20)16%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)4%
16%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)53%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
53%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Higgins Education Center often compared to?
Higgins Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higgins Education Center?
The graduation rate of Higgins Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Higgins Education Center?
121 students attend Higgins Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Higgins Education Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Higgins Education Center offer ?
Higgins Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Higgins Education Center part of?
Higgins Education Center is part of Township HSD 211 School District.
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