For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,575 students in Hampshire, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hampshire, IL are Hampshire High School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hampshire have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Hampshire, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hampshire High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hampshire, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampshire High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,955 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 620 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hampshire, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hampshire, IL include Hampshire High School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Hampshire?
2 public high schools are located in Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire?
Hampshire public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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