Enrollment
2,021
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000110
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Grove High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,021
- students enrolled
Buffalo Grove High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Grove High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buffalo Grove High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School is a large high school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 2,021 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,021 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Township Hsd 214 spends $25,712 per pupil, 51% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students) and John Hersey High School (2,040 students) alongside Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove High School compares
Buffalo Grove 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,021
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$25,712
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 2,021 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 111.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170417000110
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Buffalo Grove High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 253:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.7%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes Buffalo Grove High School.
$25,712
Per student
+51%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
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 Buffalo Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Hersey High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Meadows High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeling High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Grove High School
How many students attend Buffalo Grove High School?
Buffalo Grove High School has 2,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Grove High School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Grove High School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Grove High School?
Buffalo Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Buffalo Grove High School rank among public schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Grove High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove on the city page.
Is Buffalo Grove High School a good school?
Buffalo Grove High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Township Hsd 214?
Besides Buffalo Grove High School, Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students), John Hersey High School (2,040 students), and Rolling Meadows High School (1,956 students). See the Township Hsd 214 district page for the complete list.