Buffalo Grove High School
1100 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois | (847) 718-4000|
(847) 718-4000
#1,070 in National Rankings
Overall Score 93.94/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Overview of Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School is ranked 47th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Buffalo Grove High School is 55%. The total minority enrollment is 48%. Buffalo Grove High School is 1 of 6 high schools in the Township High School District 214.
Buffalo Grove High School 2024 Rankings
Buffalo Grove High School is ranked #1,070 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
55%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
44%Mathematics Proficiency
46%Reading Proficiency
42%Science Proficiency
69%Graduation Rate
95%
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How Buffalo Grove High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 673 schools ranked in Illinois.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #1,515 | #45 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #1,088 | #37 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1,701 (tie) | #65 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #2,097 (tie) | #80 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #5,817 (tie) | #128 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at Buffalo Grove High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,959
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
47.7%
Minority Enrollment
47.7%
Minority Enrollment
52.3%
White
31.6%
Hispanic
10.2%
Asian
3.7%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Black
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
111
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Test Scores at Buffalo Grove High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
46.8/100
Subject Proficiency:
Illinois administered the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
46
41
20
42
41
20
69
66
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on SAT and Illinois Science Assessment
90.5%
SAT and Illinois Science Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
29.6%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
61.8%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
4.5%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
91.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
55%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
44%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
80%
Exam Pass Rate
71%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
95% (well above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
6
Total Students
12,052
College Readiness (district average)
43.3
Proficient in Reading (district average)
41%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
41%
Proficient in Science (district average)
66%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
1100 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
#1,070 in National Rankings
#47 in Illinois High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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