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Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220

Barrington High School

#20 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Barrington, IL
  • 402 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Barrington High School is a top rated, public school located in Barrington, IL. It has 3,007 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading.
Address
616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
Telephone
(847) 381-3550
Website
barrington220.org

Barrington High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
35%
Percent Proficient - Math
35%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1310
231 responses
Average ACT
29
657 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$119,688
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,220
National
$949
Median Home Value
$493,000
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.39 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.39 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 112 responses
Report
  • The week of Filly Football (powder puff)
    30%
  • Homecoming week
    20%
  • Prom
    13%
  • Football games
    11%
  • The Disco
    8%
  • Multicultural Week
    7%
  • Health Fair
    4%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,007
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.42 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.42 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.42 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$73,046
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.4%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.64 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.64 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.64 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,906/ year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.66 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.66 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.66 responses
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Barrington High School Reviews

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BHS is a very good school academic-wise! Although, it seems to be a school in which it funds certain clubs/activities over others. It also isn't quite diverse, which influences certain individuals to have a negative attitude towards those who aren't the white majority, which is very discouraging to witness. Other than this, the academics prepare students very well for college!
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I graduated from Barrington High School in 2016. This high school prepared me extremely well for college! However, there is a lack of diversity at the school. It is easy to feel alone as a minority.
My overall experience so far at BHS has been great. I have met so many new people and the upperclassmen make me feel really welcomed and part of the school. The upperclassmen are extremely encouraging. all of them are nice, helpful, fun, and enthusiastic. I have been challenged this year with an AP class, but my teacher makes the journey a bit easier and I am learning how to be prepared for my future this way. The clubs and sports are great and BHS offers SO MANY. I loved this so I could try to get involved and try out different activities that interest me. One wish I have for the future of BHS is for it to have more color and school spirit. Right now, majority of the kids are involved in activities, but not enough and it would be great to encourage more students to get involved to grow the BHS community, love, and support for each other during high school!