Barrington High School

www.barrington220.org

2,718 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.

2,718

Total Students

168.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,507
Hispanic	544
Black	63
Asian	481
Two or More	111
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,507 (55.4%)
Hispanic
544 (20.0%)
Asian
481 (17.7%)
Two or More
111 (4.1%)
Black
63 (2.3%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

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:	2,718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	168.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 9 639

Grade 10 681

Grade 11 697

Grade 12 701