Excellent
#144 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Barrington High School
High School · Barrington Cusd 220 · Barrington, IL
A Barrington Cusd 220 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
616 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010
- Math 61% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Barrington High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barrington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,050
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$2,459/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington Cusd 220
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $24,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrington High School is listed in Barrington CUSD 220; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrington High School
Barrington High School is a public high school in Barrington, IL, part of Barrington Cusd 220, serving approximately 2,759 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrington High School
What grades does Barrington High School serve?
Barrington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrington High School rank in IL?
Barrington High School ranks #144 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barrington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barrington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrington High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barrington High School a charter school?
No, Barrington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrington High School a Title I school?
No, Barrington High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (847) 381-1400
- Area population (ZIP 60010)
- 45,970
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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