Barrington High School is a public four-year high school located in Barrington, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Barrington Community Unit School District 220.
Serving 2,759 students in grades 9-12, Barrington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barrington High School's student population of 2,759 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Black, Scarlet
School Rankings
Barrington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bronco Billy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington High School's ranking?
Barrington High School is ranked #255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Barrington High School often compared to?
Barrington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrington High School?
The graduation rate of Barrington High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
2,759 students attend Barrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Barrington High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barrington High School offer ?
Barrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barrington High School part of?
Barrington High School is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.
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