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Schaumburg High School
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg High School operates as an expansive 9-12 campus in Schaumburg, Illinois, overseen by Township HSD 211. Current enrollment sits at 2,416 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 190% bigger than typical.
Within Township HSD 211, which oversees 5 schools and 12,458 students, Schaumburg High School is one campus in the system.
Looking at the student body, Schaumburg High School shows that the most-represented group is White (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 27% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Cook County as a whole.
Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 151 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average. An estimated 39% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is lower than Cook County's rate of about 66%.
With demographic context factored in, Schaumburg High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 57.6%.
In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Cook County indicate median household income runs about $83,498, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Cook County's 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), Schaumburg High School is one campus in the mix.
The closest other public school is Enders-Salk Elem School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
Geographically, the school is in an urban area.
Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked up 14%: 2,116 students in 2018 compared to 2,416 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 50% to 45% across the same window.
On the community side, members of the Schaumburg High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.
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