Serving 2,355 students in grades 9-12, Schaumburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaumburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Schaumburg High School's student population of 2,355 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Mascot
Siegie Saxon
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Colors
Gold, Silver, Cardinal
School Rankings
Schaumburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaumburg High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schaumburg High School's ranking?
Schaumburg High School is ranked #563 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Schaumburg High School often compared to?
Schaumburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J B Conant High School, Hoffman Estates High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schaumburg High School?
The graduation rate of Schaumburg High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schaumburg High School?
2,355 students attend Schaumburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Schaumburg High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaumburg High School?
Schaumburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schaumburg High School offer ?
Schaumburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Schaumburg High School part of?
Schaumburg High School is part of Township HSD 211 School District.
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