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#1210 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 32% in state

Dundee-crown High School

High School · Cusd 300 · Carpentersville, IL

A Cusd 300 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation20.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Dundee-crown High School score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dundee-crown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated893/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carpentersville), 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

$87,714

Median home value

$224,300

Median rent

$1,421/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
11 boys'·15 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lumen AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–122.7 mi9Compare →
Harry D Jacobs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.3 mi2,062Compare →
Summit SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private4–124.8 mi41Compare →
Valeo AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–125.0 mi106Compare →

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.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#10 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dundee-crown High School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dundee-crown High School

Dundee-crown High School is a public high school in Carpentersville, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 2,561 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dundee-crown High School

What grades does Dundee-crown High School serve?

Dundee-crown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dundee-crown High School?

Dundee-crown High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee-crown High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dundee-crown High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dundee-crown High School rank in IL?

Dundee-crown High School ranks #1,210 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Dundee-crown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dundee-crown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Dundee-crown High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dundee-crown High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dundee-crown High School a charter school?

No, Dundee-crown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dundee-crown High School a Title I school?

No, Dundee-crown High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dundee-crown High School?

66.3% of students at Dundee-crown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
168
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
Area population (ZIP 60110)
39,028
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
33.8
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 60110; 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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