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#153 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 4% in state

Hoffman Estates High School

High School · Township Hsd 211 · Hoffman Estates, IL

A Township Hsd 211 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1100 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

  • Math 39% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation31.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$26,471
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Hoffman Estates High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2022
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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

52.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hoffman Estates 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoffman Estates), 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

$92,399

Median home value

$292,300

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Winston Knolls SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6private2–121.5 mi45Compare →
Schaumburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–121.8 mi2,355Compare →
Schaumburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–122.0 mi740Compare →
J B Conant High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–122.6 mi2,598Compare →

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.

Township Hsd 211

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$26,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoffman Estates High School is listed in Township HSD 211; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoffman Estates High School

Hoffman Estates High School is a public high school in Hoffman Estates, IL, part of Township Hsd 211, serving approximately 2,095 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Hoffman Estates High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Hoffman Estates High School (HEHS) is a public four-year high school located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago 1. It is part of Township High School District 211 1. The district also includes James B. Conant High School, William Fremd High School, Palatine High School, and Schaumburg High School 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoffman Estates High School

What grades does Hoffman Estates High School serve?

Hoffman Estates High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hoffman Estates High School?

Hoffman Estates High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,095 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Estates High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Estates High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoffman Estates High School rank in IL?

Hoffman Estates High School ranks #153 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hoffman Estates High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoffman Estates High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hoffman Estates High School a charter school?

No, Hoffman Estates High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hoffman Estates High School a Title I school?

No, Hoffman Estates High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoffman Estates High School?

52.6% of students at Hoffman Estates 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
2,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
151
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 60169)
33,529
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
36.6
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 60169; 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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