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#134 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 4% in state

J B Conant High School

High School · Township Hsd 211 · Hoffman Estates, IL

A Township Hsd 211 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 E Cougar Trl, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

  • Math 50% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 46% 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-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation37.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$26,471
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at J B Conant High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where J B Conant 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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
37.4% 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
Schaumburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–121.0 mi740Compare →
Schaumburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–122.3 mi2,355Compare →
Hoffman Estates High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–122.6 mi2,095Compare →
Rolling Meadows High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.1 mi2,067Compare →

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
#2 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

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

About J B Conant High School

J B Conant High School is a public high school in Hoffman Estates, IL, part of Township Hsd 211, serving approximately 2,598 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J B Conant High School

What grades does J B Conant High School serve?

J B Conant High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend J B Conant High School?

J B Conant High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,598 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J B Conant High School?

The student-teacher ratio at J B Conant High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J B Conant High School rank in IL?

J B Conant High School ranks #134 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is J B Conant High School's MySchoolScout rating?

J B Conant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 J B Conant High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J B Conant High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is J B Conant High School a charter school?

No, J B Conant High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J B Conant High School a Title I school?

No, J B Conant High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J B Conant High School?

34.4% of students at J B Conant 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
2,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
156
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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