Buffalo Grove High School is a public high school located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, a northwestern suburb of Chicago. It is one of six four-year comprehensive high schools in Township High School District 214, serving portions of the villages of Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, and Wheeling.
Serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Grove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,021 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Buffalo Grove High School's student population of 2,021 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,021 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Grove High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Grove High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Grove High School's ranking?
Buffalo Grove High School is ranked #661 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Buffalo Grove High School often compared to?
Buffalo Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Grove High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buffalo Grove High School?
2,021 students attend Buffalo Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Buffalo Grove High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Grove High School?
Buffalo Grove High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Grove High School offer ?
Buffalo Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buffalo Grove High School part of?
Buffalo Grove High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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