J B Conant High School

J B Conant High School is a big 9-12 campus in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, overseen by Township HSD 211. The school works with 2,633 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 216% larger than typical.

J B Conant High School is one of 5 schools operated by Township HSD 211, a district that hosts 12,458 students overall.

Looking at the student body, J B Conant High School reports that the largest single group is White at 43%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school logs 29% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Cook County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, J B Conant High School has 161 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.4:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 35% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Cook County (around 66%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, J B Conant High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 61.8%.

In the surrounding community, Cook County reports that median household income runs about $83,498, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. J B Conant High School is one of 1406 public schools in Cook County (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students).

Nearest neighbor: Fairview Elem School, around 0.5 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. J B Conant High School's enrollment has ticked up 12% since 2018, when it stood at 2,349 (now 2,633). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 48% to 43%.

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