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| |name = Schaumburg High School | | name = Schaumburg High School | ||
| |image = Schaumburg High School Mascot.png | | image = Schaumburg High School Mascot.png | ||
| |image_size = 120px | | image_size = 120px | ||
| |caption = Saxon Mascot | | caption = Saxon Mascot | ||
| |streetaddress = 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. | | streetaddress = 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. | ||
| |city = ] | | city = ] | ||
| |state = ] | | state = ] | ||
| |zipcode = 60194 | | zipcode = 60194 | ||
| |country = USA | | country = USA | ||
| |coordinates = {{coord|42.0283|-88.10722|display=inline}} | | coordinates = {{coord|42.0283|-88.10722|display=inline}} | ||
| |district = ] | | district = ] | ||
| |superintendent = Dr. Lisa A. Small<ref>{{Cite web|title=Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Closure Order in Chicago, County Reports First Case|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-new-closure-order-in-chicago-county-reports-first-case/2302898/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=NBC Chicago|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Administration / Superintendent & Cabinet|url=https://adc.d211.org/domain/40|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Township High School District 211|language=en}}</ref> | | superintendent = Dr. Lisa A. Small<ref>{{Cite web|title=Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Closure Order in Chicago, County Reports First Case|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-new-closure-order-in-chicago-county-reports-first-case/2302898/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=NBC Chicago|date=July 10, 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Administration / Superintendent & Cabinet|url=https://adc.d211.org/domain/40|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Township High School District 211|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| |principal = Brian Harlan <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shs.d211.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=133|title=Administrative Team|publisher=Schaumburg High School|accessdate=November 30, 2012}}</ref> | | principal = Brian Harlan <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shs.d211.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=133|title=Administrative Team|publisher=Schaumburg High School|accessdate=November 30, 2012}}</ref> | ||
| |staff = 206<ref name="2015 general information" /> | | staff = 206<ref name="2015 general information" /> | ||
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| ratio = 16.10<ref name=NCES/> | ||
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| teaching_staff = 146.24 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | ||
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| |avg_class_size = 30<ref name="Report 13-14">{{cite web|title=SHS Report Card 2013-2014|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/School_Report_Cards/SHS_Report_Card.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | | avg_class_size = 30<ref name="Report 13-14">{{cite web|title=SHS Report Card 2013-2014|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/School_Report_Cards/SHS_Report_Card.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
| |ACT = 22.1<ref name="Tribune">.</ref> | | ACT = 22.1<ref name="Tribune">.</ref> | ||
| |gender = Coed | | gender = Coed | ||
| |schooltype = Public secondary | | schooltype = Public secondary | ||
| |grades = 9–12 | | grades = 9–12 | ||
| |campus = Suburban | | campus = Suburban | ||
| |conference = ] | | conference = ] | ||
| |slogan = "We are SHS"<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16">{{cite web|title=The Schaumburg Saxons Calendar Handbook 15-16|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/calendars/shs_calendarhandbook.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | | slogan = "We are SHS"<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16">{{cite web|title=The Schaumburg Saxons Calendar Handbook 15-16|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/calendars/shs_calendarhandbook.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
| |song = | | song = | ||
| |fightsong = Saxon Victory Song<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | | fightsong = Saxon Victory Song<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | ||
| |motto = | | motto = | ||
| |accreditation = | | accreditation = | ||
| |mascot = Siegie Saxon<ref>{{cite web|title=SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL KICKS OFF INITIATIVE TO HELP STUDENTS REACH GOALS|url=http://d211post.org/schaumburg-high-school-kicks-off-initiative-to-help-students-reach-goals/|accessdate=8 October 2015|date=9 October 2012}}</ref> | | mascot = Siegie Saxon<ref>{{cite web|title=SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL KICKS OFF INITIATIVE TO HELP STUDENTS REACH GOALS|url=http://d211post.org/schaumburg-high-school-kicks-off-initiative-to-help-students-reach-goals/|accessdate=8 October 2015|date=9 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
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| |nickname = ]<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | | nickname = ]<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | ||
| |school_colors = {{color box|#C41E3A}} ]<br>{{color box|#FFD700}} ]<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | | school_colors = {{color box|#C41E3A}} ]<br />{{color box|#FFD700}} ]<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | ||
| |yearbook = ''Shimmer''<ref name="SHS Student Activities">.</ref> | | yearbook = ''Shimmer''<ref name="SHS Student Activities">.</ref> | ||
| |publication = ''Variations''<ref name="SHS Student Activities"/> | | publication = ''Variations''<ref name="SHS Student Activities"/> | ||
| |newspaper = '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Sextant Website|url= |
| newspaper = '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Sextant Website|url=https://saxonscribe.com/|accessdate=26 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
| |opened = September |
| opened = September 17, 1970 | ||
| |nobel_laureates = | | nobel_laureates = | ||
| |enrollment = 2, |
| enrollment = 2,355 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&City=Schaumburg+&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=173045003167 |accessdate=December 22, 2024|title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Schaumburg High School }}</ref> | ||
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| SHS serves students who reside in Schaumburg, the south side of ] and northern ]. | SHS serves students who reside in Schaumburg, the south side of ] and northern ]. | ||
| In 1993 the ] recognized Schaumburg High School as a ].<ref>http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf</ref> In 1996 SHS was recognized by '']'' magazine as one of "America's Best Schools." In 1999 they were one of 96 high schools nationwide recognized as an outstanding high school by '']''.<ref name="2015 general information" /> | In 1993, the ] recognized Schaumburg High School as a ].<ref>http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> In 1996, SHS was recognized by '']'' magazine as one of "America's Best Schools." In 1999, they were one of 96 high schools nationwide recognized as an outstanding high school by '']''.<ref name="2015 general information" /> | ||
| In late 2008, SHS underwent a massive reconstruction product in which 13 new classrooms, a new grand foyer, busport, administration center, three new science labs, and handicap accessibility were added to the high school. This was a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High schools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renovations|url=http://d211post.org/renovations/|accessdate=9 October 2015|date=2013-04-13}}</ref> | In late 2008, SHS underwent a massive reconstruction product in which 13 new classrooms, a new grand foyer, busport, administration center, three new science labs, and handicap accessibility were added to the high school. This was a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High schools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renovations|url=http://d211post.org/renovations/|accessdate=9 October 2015|date=2013-04-13}}</ref> | ||
| Every two years Schaumburg also donates to the ]. In 2012 Schaumburg raised over $100,000 giving them second place in the state of Illinois for most money raised.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jaworski|first=Jim|title=Schaumburg High School raises more than $100K for cancer research|url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2012/03/23/schaumburg-high-school-raises-more-than-100000-for-cancer-research/|publisher=Trib Local|accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> | Every two years Schaumburg also donates to the ]. In 2012, Schaumburg raised over $100,000 giving them second place in the state of Illinois for most money raised. In 2022, they raised $71,497 for ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/4604/2022 | title=SHS St. Baldricks event | A St. Baldrick's Event }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Jaworski|first=Jim|title=Schaumburg High School raises more than $100K for cancer research|url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2012/03/23/schaumburg-high-school-raises-more-than-100000-for-cancer-research/|publisher=Trib Local|accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> and in 2024 raised $75,033.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SHS St. Baldricks Event {{!}} A St. Baldrick's Event |url=https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/SHS2024 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=St. Baldrick's Foundation |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
| Schaumburg High School was ranked 486 in the nation during the year 2012 by '']'s'' Best High Schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2011/07/05/three-d211-schools-make-newsweek-list/ |title=Three D211 schools make Newsweek list |
Schaumburg High School was ranked 486 in the nation during the year 2012 by '']'s'' Best High Schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2011/07/05/three-d211-schools-make-newsweek-list/ |title=Three D211 schools make Newsweek list |accessdate=28 July 2012}}</ref> In 2015, SHS had an average composite ] score of 22.1, and graduated 96.5% of its senior class.<ref name="2015 general information" /> | ||
| Schaumburg has been recognized as making ] (AYP) according to the provisions of the federal ].<ref name="Class of 2008 school report card">.</ref> | Schaumburg has been recognized as making ] (AYP) according to the provisions of the federal ].<ref name="Class of 2008 school report card">.</ref> | ||
| ==Demographics== | |||
| In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,340 students. 47% of students identified as non-Hispanic white, 26% were Hispanic or Latino, 17% were Asian, 5% were multiracial, and 5% were black or African-American. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 16.1, and 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Schaumburg High School |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1730450&ID=173045003167 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=nces.ed.gov |language=EN}}</ref> | |||
| ==Athletics and activities== | ==Athletics and activities== | ||
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| Schaumburg currently has |
Schaumburg currently has 62 clubs & activities <ref>{{cite web | url=https://adc.d211.org/Page/406 | title=Activities Listing / Activities/Clubs }}</ref> and 24 athletic organizations. Schaumburg High School is a member of the ]. SHS is also a member of the ] (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and activities in the state. Its mascot is Siegie Saxon and they are known as the ].<ref name="2015 general information" /> | ||
| Schaumburg sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in ], ], ], ], ], ] & ], ], ], ], and ]. Young men may compete in ], ], ], while young women may compete in ], ], and ]. The school also sponsors teams for young men and women in ], though this sport is not sponsored by the IHSA.<ref>.</ref> | Schaumburg sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], & ], ], ], ], and ]. Young men may compete in ], ], while young women may compete in ], ], and ]. The school also sponsors teams for young men and women in ], though this sport is not sponsored by the IHSA.<ref>.</ref> | ||
| The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective state tournament or meet.<ref>.</ref> | The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective state tournament or meet.<ref>.</ref> | ||
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| * Cross Country (girls): 4th place (1984–85, 2002–03); 2nd place (1986–87, 1991–92); '''State Champions (1982–83, 1999–2000, 2010–11)''' | * Cross Country (girls): 4th place (1984–85, 2002–03); 2nd place (1986–87, 1991–92); '''State Champions (1982–83, 1999–2000, 2010–11)''' | ||
| * Debate (Congressional): '''State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)''' | * Debate (Congressional): '''State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)''' | ||
| * Debate (Lincoln-Douglas): '''State Champions (2012)''', 2nd Place (2014, 2015) | * Debate (Lincoln-Douglas): '''State Champions (2012, 2022)''', 2nd Place (2014, 2015, 2021) | ||
| * Debate (Public Forum): '''State Champions (2014)''', 2nd Place (2013) | * Debate (Public Forum): '''State Champions (2014)''', 2nd Place (2013) | ||
| * Field Hockey (girls): '''State Champions (1977–78)''' -- discontinued by the IHSA | * Field Hockey (girls): '''State Champions (1977–78)''' -- discontinued by the IHSA | ||
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| * Poms: 1st place (2008)(2011) | * Poms: 1st place (2008)(2011) | ||
| * Flags: 1st place in lyrical flag, tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2009–10), 1st place in lyrical flag, 3rd in tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2010–11) | * Flags: 1st place in lyrical flag, tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2009–10), 1st place in lyrical flag, 3rd in tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2010–11) | ||
| * Business Professionals of America: State Champion in Interview Skills |
* Business Professionals of America: State Champion in Interview Skills (2004–2005). State finalists in four events (2013–2014).<ref>{{cite web |title=Congratulations to… |url=http://adc.d211.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SHS-4-2014.pdf |website=adc.d211.org |access-date=15 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519073806/http://adc.d211.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SHS-4-2014.pdf |archive-date=May 19, 2014 |page=2 |language=en-us |date=April 2014 |quote=Taylor Viti, AJ Patel, Yash Tulsiani, Matthew Karijolic}}</ref> | ||
| ==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
| *], CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, graduated SHS in 1993. | *], CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, graduated SHS in 1993. | ||
| *] is an American professional ] player who for plays for ] in ]. | *] is an American professional ] player who for plays for the ] in ]. | ||
| *] is the first transgender woman to play a transgender character on television.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=21557|title=Alexandra Billings reigns on her parade|last=Forman|first=Ross|date=24 June 2009|newspaper=Windy City Times|accessdate=12 October 2014|location=Chicago}}</ref> | *] is the first transgender woman to play a transgender character on television.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=21557|title=Alexandra Billings reigns on her parade|last=Forman|first=Ross|date=24 June 2009|newspaper=Windy City Times|accessdate=12 October 2014|location=Chicago}}</ref> | ||
| * ] (née Levin) is a film ]; she was 1991 ] at SHS and is married to actor ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week">{{cite news|last=Meyer-Abbott|first=Ben|title=Schaumburg There's no doubt: The Saxons rule|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|accessdate=6 June 2012|newspaper=Chicago Sun-Times|date=8 April 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413114305/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|archivedate=13 April 2009}}</ref> | * ] (née Levin) is a film ]; she was 1991 ] at SHS and is married to actor ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week">{{cite news|last=Meyer-Abbott|first=Ben|title=Schaumburg There's no doubt: The Saxons rule|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|accessdate=6 June 2012|newspaper=Chicago Sun-Times|date=8 April 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413114305/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|archivedate=13 April 2009}}</ref> | ||
| * ] (née MacNider) is an ], known for television shows such as '']'', '']'', and '' |
* ] (née MacNider) is an ], known for television shows such as '']'', '']'', and ''Home Made Simple''. | ||
| * ] is a former ] ] (1995–2001) who played for ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | * ] is a former ] ] (1995–2001) who played for ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | ||
| * ] is a former NFL quarterback for the ] (2002–03) who played for the ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | * ] is a former NFL quarterback for the ] (2002–03) who played for the ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | ||
| * Hamid Mehreioskouei is a former professional ] for the ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week" /> | * Hamid Mehreioskouei is a former professional ] for the ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week" /> | ||
| * Sam Phalen is a sports media and reality television personality known for appearing on ] in 2024. | |||
| * ] is a sexual-abuse education activist and lobbyist for Erin's Law, now passed in 37 states and pending in 13 more. People Magazine named her one of fifteen women changing the world. US Senator Gillibrand passed federal version of Erin’s Law in 2015 federally funding it. | * ] is a sexual-abuse education activist and lobbyist for Erin's Law, now passed in 37 states and pending in 13 more. People Magazine named her one of fifteen women changing the world. US Senator Gillibrand passed federal version of Erin’s Law in 2015 federally funding it. | ||
| * ] is founder and primary author of the '']'' political blog.<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | * ] is founder and primary author of the '']'' political blog.<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | ||
| ⚫ | *Dr. ] is a professor of sociology at ], known for research and publications on social media and crime.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2013/04/05/ubc-sociologist-christopher-schneider-named-one-of-bcs-best/ |title = UBC sociologist Christopher Schneider named one of BC's best|date = 2013-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/17/world/americas/17vancouver.html?_r=2& | work=The New York Times | first1=Jeff Z. | last1=Klein | first2=Ian | last2=Austen | title=In Vancouver, a Hockey Loss Touches Off Rioting | date=16 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url=https://vancouversun.com/technology/Online+vigilantes+slow+police+investigations+report+Stanley/7478872/story.html| title=Story of a shattered life: A single childhood incident pushed Dawn Crey into a downward spiral | Vancouver Sun| date=2001-11-24| access-date=January 27, 2019| archive-date=December 23, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223150651/http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Online+vigilantes+slow+police+investigations+report+Stanley/7478872/story.html| url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| * ] is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and author of "Pinterest for Business".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/9780789749925|title=Pinterest for Business How to Pin Your Company to the Top of the Hottest Social Media Network|last=|first=|date=2012-08-22|website=|publisher=Que Biz-Tech|access-date=|author=|accessdate=2015-09-26}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | *], co-host of ] and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment. | ||
| ⚫ | *Dr. ] is a professor of sociology at ], known for research and publications on social media and crime.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2013/04/05/ubc-sociologist-christopher-schneider-named-one-of-bcs-best/ |title = UBC sociologist Christopher Schneider named one of BC's best|date = 2013-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/17/world/americas/17vancouver.html?_r=2& | work=The New York Times | first1=Jeff Z. | last1=Klein | first2=Ian | last2=Austen | title=In Vancouver, a Hockey Loss Touches Off Rioting | date=16 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |
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| *Mike Carden, guitarist of rock band ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWrROTnrK1k&ab_channel=AlternativePress |title = Backstage At Warped with the Academy Is... (AP exclusive)| website=] |date = 2008-08-13}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | *], co-host of ] and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment. |
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| *Faith Colson, advocate who was the driving force behind the passage of ]. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Public secondary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
| Schaumburg High School | |
|---|---|
 Saxon Mascot | |
| Address | |
| 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, Illinois 60194 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°01′42″N 88°06′26″W / 42.0283°N 88.10722°W / 42.0283; -88.10722 |
| Information | |
| School type | Public secondary |
| Opened | September 17, 1970 |
| School district | Twp. H.S. District 211 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Lisa A. Small |
| Principal | Brian Harlan |
| Staff | 206 |
| Teaching staff | 146.24 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 2,355 (2023-2024) |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.10 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Cardinal red gold |
| Slogan | "We are SHS" |
| Fight song | Saxon Victory Song |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Suburban League |
| Mascot | Siegie Saxon |
| Nickname | Saxons |
| Publication | Variations |
| Newspaper | Saxon Scribe |
| Yearbook | Shimmer |
| Website | adc |
Schaumburg High School, also known as SHS, is a public four-year high school located in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, United States. The school is part of Township High School District 211, which also includes William Fremd High School, Hoffman Estates High School, Palatine High School, and James B. Conant High School.
History
Schaumburg High School opened on September 17, 1970, located 31 miles northwest of downtown Chicago near Woodfield. It is accredited by the North Central Association and has earned full recognition status by the State Superintendent of Schools in the State of Illinois.
SHS serves students who reside in Schaumburg, the south side of Hoffman Estates and northern Hanover Park.
In 1993, the United States Department of Education recognized Schaumburg High School as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. In 1996, SHS was recognized by Redbook magazine as one of "America's Best Schools." In 1999, they were one of 96 high schools nationwide recognized as an outstanding high school by U.S. News & World Report.
In late 2008, SHS underwent a massive reconstruction product in which 13 new classrooms, a new grand foyer, busport, administration center, three new science labs, and handicap accessibility were added to the high school. This was a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High schools.
Every two years Schaumburg also donates to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. In 2012, Schaumburg raised over $100,000 giving them second place in the state of Illinois for most money raised. In 2022, they raised $71,497 for St. Baldrick's Foundation and in 2024 raised $75,033.
Academics
Schaumburg High School was ranked 486 in the nation during the year 2012 by Newsweek's Best High Schools. In 2015, SHS had an average composite ACT score of 22.1, and graduated 96.5% of its senior class.
Schaumburg has been recognized as making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) according to the provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Demographics
In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,340 students. 47% of students identified as non-Hispanic white, 26% were Hispanic or Latino, 17% were Asian, 5% were multiracial, and 5% were black or African-American. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 16.1, and 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Athletics and activities
Schaumburg currently has 62 clubs & activities and 24 athletic organizations. Schaumburg High School is a member of the Mid-Suburban League. SHS is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and activities in the state. Its mascot is Siegie Saxon and they are known as the Saxons.
Schaumburg sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, wrestling, & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Young men may compete in baseball, football, while young women may compete in badminton, bowling, and softball. The school also sponsors teams for young men and women in lacrosse, though this sport is not sponsored by the IHSA.
The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective state tournament or meet.
- Baseball: 2nd place (1988–89); State Champions (1996–97); 7th place (2005–06)
- Basketball (boys): 4th place (1998–99); State Champions (2000–01)
- Bowling (girls): 3rd place (1973–74, 1982–83, 2006–07, 2017–18); 2nd place (1972–73, 2007–08); State Champions (2003–04)
- Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1980–81, 1995–96); 3rd place (1992–93, 1998–99, 2006–07); 2nd place (1981–82, 1991–92, 1999–2000); State Champions (1985–86, 1987–88, 1988–89)
- Cross Country (girls): 4th place (1984–85, 2002–03); 2nd place (1986–87, 1991–92); State Champions (1982–83, 1999–2000, 2010–11)
- Debate (Congressional): State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Debate (Lincoln-Douglas): State Champions (2012, 2022), 2nd Place (2014, 2015, 2021)
- Debate (Public Forum): State Champions (2014), 2nd Place (2013)
- Field Hockey (girls): State Champions (1977–78) -- discontinued by the IHSA
- Football: 2nd place (1999–2000)
- Gymnastics (girls): 3rd place (2010–11)
- Ice Hockey (boys) : State Runner Up (1987)
- Soccer (girls): 4th place (1988–89, 1991–92); 3rd place (1990–91); State Champions (1992–93)
- Poms: 1st place (2008)(2011)
- Flags: 1st place in lyrical flag, tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2009–10), 1st place in lyrical flag, 3rd in tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2010–11)
- Business Professionals of America: State Champion in Interview Skills (2004–2005). State finalists in four events (2013–2014).
Notable alumni
- Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, graduated SHS in 1993.
- Chris Mueller (soccer) is an American professional soccer player who for plays for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
- Alexandra Billings is the first transgender woman to play a transgender character on television.
- Susan Downey (née Levin) is a film producer; she was 1991 valedictorian at SHS and is married to actor Robert Downey Jr.
- Nadia Geller (née MacNider) is an interior designer, known for television shows such as While You Were Out, Trading Spaces, and Home Made Simple.
- Paul Justin is a former NFL quarterback (1995–2001) who played for Arizona State University.
- Kurt Kittner is a former NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons (2002–03) who played for the University of Illinois.
- Hamid Mehreioskouei is a former professional footballer for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club
- Sam Phalen is a sports media and reality television personality known for appearing on Survivor 47 in 2024.
- Erin Merryn is a sexual-abuse education activist and lobbyist for Erin's Law, now passed in 37 states and pending in 13 more. People Magazine named her one of fifteen women changing the world. US Senator Gillibrand passed federal version of Erin’s Law in 2015 federally funding it.
- Markos Moulitsas is founder and primary author of the Daily Kos political blog.
- Dr. Christopher J. Schneider is a professor of sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University, known for research and publications on social media and crime.
- Shane Madej, co-host of Buzzfeed Unsolved and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment.
- Mike Carden, guitarist of rock band The Academy Is....
- Faith Colson, advocate who was the driving force behind the passage of Faith's Law.
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External links
- Official website
- District Website Archived December 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- Official website of Schaumburg's newspaper, the Saxon scribe
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