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Higgins Education Center

1100 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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Top 10%
Higgins Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50%
  • : <50% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Higgins Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
118 students
This chart displays total students of Higgins Education Center by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Higgins Education Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Higgins Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Higgins Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Higgins Education Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
5%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
53%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Higgins Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Higgins Education Center and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Higgins Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Higgins Education Center often compared to?
Higgins Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higgins Education Center?
The graduation rate of Higgins Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Higgins Education Center?
118 students attend Higgins Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Higgins Education Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Higgins Education Center offer ?
Higgins Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Higgins Education Center part of?
Higgins Education Center is part of Township HSD 211 School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Last day of school
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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