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Higgins Education Center

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 9–12
Hoffman Estates, Illinois · Township HSD 211
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students121
Student:Teacher8.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo
Higgins Education Center
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
121
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
53%-0.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Higgins Education Center is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The school enrolls 121 students. It is part of the Township HSD 211 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTownship HSD 211
County17031
CityHoffman Estates
ZIP60169
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173045004421

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment121
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino19.6%
Black / African American15.9%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native54.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
19.6%
Black
15.9%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %53%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)