Enrollment
2,185
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoffman Estates, IL
Hoffman Estates High School
Federal NCES profile for Hoffman Estates High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003164
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoffman Estates High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2,185
- students enrolled
Hoffman Estates High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman Estates High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 211 · Illinois
NCES ID 173045003164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoffman Estates High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates High School is a large high school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, enrolling 2,185 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,185 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Township Hsd 211 spends $25,265 per pupil, 48% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hoffman Estates's high schools, it stands alongside J B Conant High School (2,633 students): Hoffman Estates High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Township Hsd 211 also operates Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students) and J B Conant High School (2,633 students) alongside Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates High School compares
Hoffman Estates 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,185 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,185
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Illinois - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$25,265
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,185 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 152.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173045003164
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 27.7%
Asian 19.4%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Hoffman Estates High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.6%
In-school suspensions 100
Out-of-school suspensions 131
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Hoffman Estates High School.
$25,265
Per student
+48%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.5%
Federal 4.0%
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 Hoffman Estates High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Fremd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J B Conant High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palatine High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schaumburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoffman Estates High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,535
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Hoffman Estates
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoffman Estates High School
How many students attend Hoffman Estates High School?
Hoffman Estates High School has 2,185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoffman Estates, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Estates High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Estates High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoffman Estates High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoffman Estates High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoffman Estates High School?
Hoffman Estates High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Hoffman Estates High School rank among public schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman Estates High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates on the city page.
Is Hoffman Estates High School a good school?
Hoffman Estates High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 211?
Besides Hoffman Estates High School, Township Hsd 211 also operates Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students), J B Conant High School (2,633 students), and Palatine High School (2,535 students). See the Township Hsd 211 district page for the complete list.