Enrollment
2,718
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Barrington, IL
Barrington High School
Federal NCES profile for Barrington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170505000188
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,718
- students enrolled
Barrington High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
170.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrington High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrington High School
Barrington High School is a large high school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 2,718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,718 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Barrington Cusd 220 spends $22,783 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) and Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students) alongside Barrington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrington High School compares
Barrington High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,718 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,718
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.4 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,718 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 170.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000188
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Barrington High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 15.4
Students per counselor 177:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 45
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Barrington High School.
$22,783
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barrington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roslyn Road Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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Frequently asked questions about Barrington High School
How many students attend Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has 2,718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington High School?
The largest demographic group at Barrington High School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington High School rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Barrington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barrington on the city page.
Is Barrington High School a good school?
Barrington High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides Barrington High School, Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students), Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students), and Grove Avenue Elem School (511 students). See the Barrington Cusd 220 district page for the complete list.