Barrington High School

www.barrington220.org

2,802 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barrington High School, located at 616 W Main St in Barrington, Illinois, is a large, nationally recognized public secondary school serving the Barrington Community Unit School District 220. Known for its rigorous academic environment and extensive extracurricular opportunities, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois. It prides itself on a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career-technical education programs, all aimed at preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic reputation, Barrington High School is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs, award-winning fine arts department, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. The campus, situated in a suburban community northwest of Chicago, serves as a hub for local civic and social life. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive "Bronco" spirit, focusing on both personal character development and academic excellence to ensure that graduates are well-rounded and equipped to contribute to their communities.

2,802

Total Students

170.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,609
Hispanic	528
Black	47
Asian	499
Two or More	107
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,609 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
528 (18.9 %)
Asian
499 (17.8 %)
Two or More
107 (3.8 %)
Black
47 (1.7 %)
American Indian
10 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington CUSD 220
Phone:	(847)381-1400
Website:	http://www.barrington220.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	170.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 687

Grade 10 680

Grade 11 687

Grade 12 748