Enrollment
2,416
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Schaumburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003167
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schaumburg High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,416
- students enrolled
Schaumburg High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schaumburg High School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 211 · Illinois
NCES ID 173045003167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schaumburg High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg High School is a large high school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 2,416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 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 2,416 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Township Hsd 211 spends $25,265 per pupil, 48% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Township Hsd 211 also operates Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students) and J B Conant High School (2,633 students) alongside Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg High School compares
Schaumburg 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,416
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,416 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 145.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173045003167
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Asian 18.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Schaumburg High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 242:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.4%
In-school suspensions 107
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Fremd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Conant High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palatine High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoffman Estates High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schaumburg 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
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schaumburg High School
How many students attend Schaumburg High School?
Schaumburg High School has 2,416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaumburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaumburg High School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schaumburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Schaumburg High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schaumburg High School?
Schaumburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Schaumburg High School rank among public schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Schaumburg High School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Schaumburg High School a good school?
Schaumburg High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 211?
Besides Schaumburg 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.