Buffalo Grove High School

Summary:

Buffalo Grove High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with a student population of 1,959. The school is part of the Township High School District 214, which is ranked 133 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Buffalo Grove High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Illinois over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 93 out of 697 high schools.

Buffalo Grove High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 39.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 26.1% statewide, and 38.4% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 31.1% statewide. The school also excels in science, with 69.4% of students proficient or better in the Illinois Science Assessment, compared to 53.2% statewide. Additionally, Buffalo Grove High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.6% to 95.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

While Buffalo Grove High School performs well overall, there are some notable differences when compared to nearby schools. For example, Prospect High School, which is 4.63 miles away, outperforms Buffalo Grove High School in several metrics, including a higher percentage of students proficient in SAT Mathematics (52.1% vs. 39.4%) and SAT English Language Arts (58% vs. 38.4%), as well as a higher four-year graduation rate (95.9% vs. 91.9%) and a lower chronic absenteeism rate (13.8% vs. 29.4%). These comparisons suggest that while Buffalo Grove High School is a strong performer, there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the higher chronic absenteeism rates and exploring strategies to close the achievement gaps between different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 W Dundee Rd
       Buffalo Grove, IL  60089-4054


(847) 718-4000

District: Township HSD 214

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,179 Help


Feeder schools for Buffalo Grove High School:

Elementary:    Edgar A Poe Elementary School
    Greenbrier Elementary School
    Henry W Longfellow Elementary School
    Ivy Hill Elementary School
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Middle:    Cooper Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  2,038

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
32.1%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Compare Details Buffalo Grove High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Township HSD 214 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buffalo Grove High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (32.1%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Grove High School is 17. 7 high schools in the Township HSD 214 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Buffalo Grove High School employs 119.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Grove High School is $25,179, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Township HSD 214 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Grove High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Grove High School 93rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Buffalo Grove High School in the ranking list.)

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Township HSD 214:

SchoolDigger ranks Township HSD 214 133rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Grove High School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.33 22nd 586 96.2%
2004 89.66 33rd 592 94.4%
2005 88.91 33rd 590 94.4%
2006 94.63 17th 596 97.1%
2007 91.31 31st 612 94.9%
2008 89.12 43rd 624 93.1%
2009 85.11 69th 632 89.1%
2010 88.34 47th 643 92.7%
2011 81.35 102nd 655 84.4%
2012 87.02 63rd 665 90.5%
2013 84.02 91st 670 86.4%
2014 85.04 90th 670 86.6%
2015 80.18 82nd 614 86.6%
2016 63.76 155th 643 75.9%
2017 89.00 56th 642 91.3%
2018 82.15 96th 647 85.2%
2019 90.46 56th 701 92.0%
2021 93.07 53rd 688 92.3%
2022 89.40 54th 699 92.3%
2023 89.06 61st 699 91.3%
2024 84.58 93rd 697 86.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.95 22nd 154 85.7%
2019 91.15 13th 165 92.1%
2021 96.93 7th 160 95.6%
2022 87.88 20th 170 88.2%
2023 71.97 47th 163 71.2%
2024 75.64 47th 182 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.04 8th 151 94.7%
2019 67.84 20th 183 89.1%
2021 63.98 27th 189 85.7%
2022 58.41 53rd 205 74.1%
2023 54.80 58th 217 73.3%
2024 57.65 59th 248 76.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 47th 374 87.4%
2019 83.03 37th 473 92.2%
2021 63.57 98th 453 78.4%
2022 66.88 67th 493 86.4%
2023 96.64 27th 476 94.3%
2024 80.00 73rd 482 84.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 294th 585 49.7%
2019 73.14 99th 639 84.5%
2021 78.94 88th 611 85.6%
2022 77.90 74th 626 88.2%
2023 79.46 77th 644 88.0%
2024 76.41 101st 639 84.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.94 16th 125 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.77 92nd 620 85.2%
2019 85.48 77th 665 88.4%
2021 91.22 58th 639 90.9%
2022 88.99 55th 658 91.6%
2023 85.17 81st 656 87.7%
2024 78.27 120th 664 81.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.60 34th 428 92.1%
2024 79.85 56th 429 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.21 106th 619 82.9%
2019 92.60 44th 675 93.5%
2021 92.24 58th 653 91.1%
2022 87.25 68th 664 89.8%
2023 90.09 56th 668 91.6%
2024 87.70 75th 668 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.74 64th 132 51.5%
2019 63.47 51st 130 60.8%
2021 77.41 27th 135 80.0%
2022 65.41 47th 141 66.7%
2023 59.27 57th 134 57.5%
2024 74.45 40th 137 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 121st 253 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 187th 291 35.7%
2019 53.19 118th 317 62.8%
2021 52.28 108th 317 65.9%
2022 58.28 108th 335 67.8%
2023 51.46 135th 333 59.5%
2024 49.97 134th 336 60.1%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.93 56th 548 89.8%
2019 93.82 35th 552 93.7%
2021 92.59 52nd 553 90.6%
2022 92.81 38th 560 93.2%
2023 94.93 21st 557 96.2%
2024 84.56 77th 554 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Grove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1857 20 63 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1971
1989 1695 12 72 26 n/a n/a n/a 0 1805
1990 1557 12 75 29 n/a n/a n/a 0 1673
1991 1470 11 86 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1597
1992 1458 10 95 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1594
1993 1452 17 93 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1596
1994 1468 26 104 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1643
1995 1516 30 133 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1744
1996 1516 30 133 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1744
1997 1609 40 154 104 7 n/a n/a 0 1914
1998 1651 30 167 101 6 n/a n/a 0 1955
1999 1673 31 187 127 6 n/a n/a 0 2024
2000 1708 36 194 143 7 n/a n/a 0 2088
2001 1698 34 174 170 4 n/a n/a 0 2080
2002 1808 43 168 197 10 n/a n/a 0 2226
2003 1808 43 168 197 10 n/a n/a 0 2226
2004 1782 45 158 197 8 n/a n/a 0 2190
2005 1778 46 167 226 11 n/a n/a 0 2228
2006 1776 50 161 254 6 n/a n/a 26 2273
2007 1651 48 155 274 4 n/a n/a 47 2179
2008 1587 44 161 302 2 n/a n/a 65 2161
2009 1541 49 175 335 2 n/a n/a 90 2192
2010 1457 28 166 354 2 n/a n/a 80 2087
2011 1412 29 175 403 5 2 36 0 2062
2012 1455 36 163 380 1 6 41 0 2082
2013 1360 34 158 425 0 5 41 0 2023
2014 1220 25 151 449 4 11 67 0 1927
2015 1189 30 164 446 1 0 69 0 1899
2016 1178 30 159 505 0 2 70 0 1944
2017 1167 34 166 522 1 4 74 0 1968
2018 1162 32 174 564 2 3 67 0 2004
2019 1143 37 178 559 3 2 56 0 1978
2020 1068 32 185 574 2 1 59 0 1921
2021 1094 39 194 634 2 2 66 0 2031
2022 1047 37 191 628 2 2 64 0 1971
2023 1025 41 199 619 2 1 72 0 1959
2024 1056 38 219 655 1 0 69 0 2038

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1971 114.3 17.2 n/a
1989 1805 110.6 16.3 n/a
1990 1673 109.9 15.2 n/a
1991 1597 107.6 14.8 n/a
1992 1594 109.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1596 103.6 15.4 n/a
1994 1643 101.0 16.3 n/a
1995 1744 108.9 16.0 n/a
1996 1744 108.9 16.0 n/a
1997 1914 111.0 17.2 n/a
1998 1955 116.6 16.8 n/a
1999 2024 116.8 17.3 n/a
2000 2088 120.1 17.4 n/a
2001 2080 120.8 17.2 n/a
2002 2226 124.1 17.9 5.3
2003 2226 124.1 17.9 5.3
2004 2190 122.3 17.9 5.8
2005 2228 126.4 17.6 7.3
2006 2273 126.9 17.9 8.3
2007 2179 116.0 18.8 10.4
2008 2161 107.0 20.2 11.7
2009 2192 123.2 17.8 12.1
2010 2087 126.2 16.5 18.2
2011 2062 122.1 16.8 18.8
2012 2082 126.2 16.4 18.8
2013 2023 113.2 17.8 20.2
2014 1927 116.7 16.5 19.4
2015 1899 111.0 17.1 22.6
2016 1944 113.0 17.2 19
2017 1968 115.3 17.0 18.2
2018 2004 116.7 17.1 16.3
2019 1978 117.6 16.8 15.5
2020 1921 114.6 16.7 17
2021 2031 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1971 115.5 17.0 29.2
2023 1959 111.4 17.5 n/a
2024 2038 119.2 17.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1971 114.3 17.2 n/a
1989 1805 110.6 16.3 n/a
1990 1673 109.9 15.2 n/a
1991 1597 107.6 14.8 n/a
1992 1594 109.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1596 103.6 15.4 n/a
1994 1643 101.0 16.3 n/a
1995 1744 108.9 16.0 n/a
1996 1744 108.9 16.0 n/a
1997 1914 111.0 17.2 n/a
1998 1955 116.6 16.8 n/a
1999 2024 116.8 17.3 n/a
2000 2088 120.1 17.4 n/a
2001 2080 120.8 17.2 n/a
2002 2226 124.1 17.9 5.3
2003 2226 124.1 17.9 5.3
2004 2190 122.3 17.9 5.8
2005 2228 126.4 17.6 7.3
2006 2273 126.9 17.9 8.3
2007 2179 116.0 18.8 10.4
2008 2161 107.0 20.2 11.7
2009 2192 123.2 17.8 12.1
2010 2087 126.2 16.5 18.2
2011 2062 122.1 16.8 18.8
2012 2082 126.2 16.4 18.8
2013 2023 113.2 17.8 20.2
2014 1927 116.7 16.5 19.4
2015 1899 111.0 17.1 22.6
2016 1944 113.0 17.2 19
2017 1968 115.3 17.0 18.2
2018 2004 116.7 17.1 16.3
2019 1978 117.6 16.8 15.5
2020 1921 114.6 16.7 17
2021 2031 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1971 115.5 17.0 29.2
2023 1959 111.4 17.5 n/a
2024 2038 119.2 17.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Buffalo Grove High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.1%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.0%94.1%99.7%
201699.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.5%22.8%
201799.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.0%99.3%23.4%
201899.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%99.1%23.9%
201999.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.8%98.9%99.2%50.2%
202198.7%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%98.7%94.2%
202298.5%98.5%98.7%98.5%98.6%98.4%98.8%96.3%
202397.3%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.1%92.3%97.9%94.6%
202498.6%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.8%98.2%98.6%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Grove High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $297 (1.4%) $20,391 (98.6%) $20,689
2020 $346 (1.6%) $21,343 (98.4%) $21,689
2021 $319 (1.5%) $21,278 (98.5%) $21,597
2022 $319 (1.5%) $21,278 (98.5%) $21,597
2023 $1,377 (6.0%) $21,608 (94.0%) $22,985
2024 $1,031 (4.1%) $24,147 (95.9%) $25,179

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Grove High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 701 High schoolsRanks 61st of 699 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Grove High School)60.544.3
 16.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Township HSD 214)5340.1
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Grove High School)48.743.1
 5.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Township HSD 214)49.143.3
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Buffalo Grove High School)53.872.4
 18.6%
   End of Course Science (Township HSD 214)4867.3
 19.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19781959
 1%
African American3741
 10.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian178199
 11.8%
Hispanic559619
 10.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White11431025
 10.3%
Two or More Races5672
 28.6%


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Buffalo Grove High School ranks 93rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,038 students attended Buffalo Grove High School.

Students at Buffalo Grove High School are 52% White, 32% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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