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Schaumburg High School

Public | 9-12 | 2424 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 10, 2012

Hey I went there from 1982 to 1986, and it is an awesome school. The teachers were fantasic, and it is riight next to the police station. I highly recommend it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

I have two daughters, one graduate from SCS and other is o 4th grade. I love the school and I am very pleased with the balance they have between academics, sports and morals. I recomend this school only for parents who have a real interest in having their sons/daughters to become a citizens with good morals and excellent oportunities in life. There's people out there who complains about the discipline, dress code (which is only modest clothes) or academics (which are high) buy hey,depends in the results you want. I would like to make a survey and see what kind of citizens is the people who graduate from schools like these and what kind of citizenz are the people educated with low academics, no dress code rules and low/no discipline. If you are a parent who cares for your children I really recommend you Schaumburg CHRISTIAN School
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2010

My son went to SHS for 4 years and he loved it. The teachers were all very helpful and he took advantage of many of the AP courses that the school has to offer. The sports and extracurricular programs are fantastic as well. When all is said and done, Schaumburg is a great school that helps guide students to a successful future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2009

My son has achieved his goals at this school from day one. The controlled/safe environment allows him to learn. What more can I ask for?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

I couldn't be more pleased with the teachers and administration at SHS. When my daughter and I came in to transfer her, we were greeted with the most pleasant people. It made her transition smooth and comfortable. Wonderful place!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Teachers are hard working and very tuned to their students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2006

It is a very good school. Teacher work hard to help the students. My daughter went there and noe my son.The Music program, bandand orchestra is very good. Parents are very involved and it is a tight community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2005

Very good school with stroung teachers and programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2004

I agree with most to say that Schaumburg High School is a great school. When parents complain about make-out sessions in the hall ways and the profanity seen in the lunch rooms, they seem to blame the school which isn't right. Most parents these days raise there children to be very open to sex and volgarity. If parents accept that behavior at home, then where in the job discription of a teacher does it say to raise our kids for them. The teachers at Schaumburg do there best, and yes maybe the school is becoming more wreckless but parents are the large part at blame for that.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 8, 2004

For the most part we have been very pleased with SHS. We knew it was a Blue Ribbon school, and we have been pleased overall with the teachers,curriculum and the great number of activities open to the students. The school is very secure and my daughters feel safe there. However, my daughters feel that the 'Blue Ribbon' seems to be fading, with make-out sessions allowed in the hallway, smoke-filled bathrooms, and brawls and profanity in the lunch room. There does not seem to be much of a focus on good character or acceptable social behavior.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

636 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 51% in 2012.

635 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

636 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black32%
Asian76%
Hispanic39%
Multiracial50%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income41%
Non-low income67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners14%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female64%
Male44%
Black41%
Asian57%
Hispanic42%
Multiracial43%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income36%
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
Black29%
Asian71%
Hispanic37%
Multiracial45%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income37%
Non-low income63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 53%
Hispanic 14% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
Black 6% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1100 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Phone: (847) 755-4610

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