Barrington High School (Lake County, Illinois)
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| Barrington High School | |
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| 626 W. Main St. Barrington, Illinois, 60010 United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°09′25″N 88°08′53″W / 42.15704°N 88.14812°W |
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| Opened | 1949 |
| School district | Barrington Community Unit School District 220 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Tom Leonard[1] |
| Principal | Steve McWilliams[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 3,007[3] |
| Average class size | 22.0[3] |
| Campus | suburban |
| School Colour(s) | scarlet black white[4] |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Suburban Conference |
| Nickname | Broncos [4] |
| Average ACT scores | 24.3[3] |
| Publication | Nuance[5] |
| Newspaper | Round-Up[5] |
| Yearbook | Corral[5] |
| Website | http://www.barringtonhighschool.org/ |
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Barrington High School is a public four-year high school located in Barrington, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Barrington Community Unit School District 220.
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[edit] History
Barrington High School opened in 1949. In 1989, BHS celebrated its inaugural Springfest.
[edit] Academics
In 2008, Barrington had an average composite ACT score of 24.3.[6] Barrington has not made Adequate Yearly Progress as a part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, as multiple student sub groups have failed to make minimum progress.[6]
The school is ranked #553 on Newsweek's 2008 list of the 1,300 best public high schools in America.[7]
According to the College Board, Barrington High School ranks in the top 1% of more than 14,350 high schools both nationally and internationally for the number of AP exams taken by students. District 220 has received the 2004 Bright A+ award for academic excellence from SchoolSearch. Barrington schools rank in the top 5% of Illinois districts, and SchoolMatch has selected District 220 as being among the top 16% of the nation's public school districts being recognized through their Educational Effectiveness Audits. The Physics Program, developed over 25 years, was featured in a PBS documentary produced by Kurtgwbusdeagts Productions and in "Beyond 2000", an Australian television production. The Fine Arts Department is also one of the most comprehensive in Illinois. The studio-based art program received a state award for excellence, and an in-house gallery features regional and professional artists. The music department has received two consecutive Grammy Awards for outstanding programs.
Ninety-eight percent of Barrington's graduates enroll in college or post-graduate training programs.[8]
[edit] Athletics
Barrington is a member of the Mid-Suburban Conference. It is also a full member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most high school athletics in the state.
The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Men may also compete in baseball, football, and wrestling. Women may compete in badminton, bowling, cheerleading, and softball.
While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors teams for men and women in ice hockey and lacrosse, in addition to teams for women in pom poms.[9]
The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament:[10]
- Baseball: 3rd place (1997–98, 2004–05); 2nd place (1986–87, 87–88); State Champions (1985–86)
- Cheerleading: 3rd place (2008–09)
- Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1979–80)
- Cross Country (girls): 2nd place (2006–07); State Champions (2003–04)
- Football: 2nd place (1998–99)
- Golf (boys): 4th place (1980–81, 2007–08); 2nd place (1974–75); State Champions (1992–93)
- Golf (girls): 4th place (1985–86); 3rd place (1996–97)
- Gymnastics (girls): 4th place (1990–91, 91–92, 92–93); State Champions (1999–2000)
- Soccer (boys): 3rd place (2002–03); State Champions (2007–08)
- Soccer (girls): 3rd place (1999–2000); 2nd place (2005–06)
- Softball: 4th place (1992–93); 3rd place (2003–04, 04–05); 2nd place (2006–07, 07–08)
- Swimming & Diving (boys): 3rd place (1989–90)
- Swimming & Diving (girls): 2nd place (2006–07)
- Tennis (boys): 3rd place (1999–2000); 2nd place (1979–80)
- Tennis (girls): 4th place (1975–76, 81–82, 98–99, 2008–09); 3rd place (1980–81, 96–97, 2004–05); 2nd place (1997–98, 2005–06)
- Track & Field (girls): 2nd place (2007–08); State Champions (2006–07)
- Volleyball (boys): 2nd place (2004–05)
- Volleyball (girls): 4th place (2006–07); 3rd place (1976–77); 2nd place (1975–76, 2000–01, 02–03, 03–04)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Craig Anderson is a professional hockey goalie, currently playing for the Florida Panthers.[11]
- William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is...[12]
- Kallen Esperian is an international opera soprano.[11]
- Gary Fencik was an NFL safety (1976–87), playing his entire career with the Chicago Bears. He was a member of the Super Bowl XX champions.[11][13]
- Ryan Miller is a professional soccer player for Major League Soccer D.C. United[11]
- Terry Moran is the co-anchor of the late–night newas magazine program, Nightline.[11]
- Henry M. Paulson was the U.S. Treasury Secretary (2006–09).[11]
- Colleen Zenk Pinter is an actress, best known for her role as Barbara Ryan on the soap opera As the World Turns.[11]
- Cynthia Rowley is a fashion designer.[11]
- Brady Smith was an NFL defensive end (1996–2005) who played for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.[14]
- Adam Taylor Siska, bass player of The Academy Is...[12]
- Dan Wilson was a Major League Baseball catcher (1992–2005), playing most of his career for the Seattle Mariners[11]
- Corinne Wood was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (1999–2003)[11]
[edit] In popular culture
- Alternative rock band The Academy Is... titled their third studio album, Fast Times at Barrington High, after the school.[12]
[edit] References
- ^ District 220 Administration; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ Barrington HS Administrative directory; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ a b c Class of 2008 school report card; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ a b BHS general information @ ihsa.org; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ a b c BHS Club list; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ a b 2008 Illinois School Report Card; accessed 5 May 2009
- ^ America's Top Public High Schools
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- ^ BHS Athletic Department; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ BHS Season Summaries; ihsa.org; accessed 7 May 2009
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Bell, Taylor; Barrington - A legacy of top athletes, champions; 4 June 2008; Chicago Sun-Times; accessed 5 May 2009
- ^ a b c Questions and Answers with William and Sisky biz video
- ^ Gary Fencik stats and bio; databasefootball.com; accessed 5 May 2009
- ^ Brady Smith stats and bio; databasefootball.com; accessed 5 May 2009
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