What Barrington 220 School District does

Barrington 220 School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 8,000 students across 72 square miles in the northern Illinois suburbs, spanning portions of Cook, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties. The district was formed in 1973 through the consolidation of three predecessor districts and operates as a government entity under Illinois school code, with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. Its academic program portfolio includes Spanish Dual Language, Chinese Immersion, a Business INCubator, and the recently launched K-Lab innovation program, distinguishing it from neighboring districts on curricular breadth.

The district is funded primarily through local property taxes and Illinois state aid, and has maintained an AAA bond rating from Moody's since 2008 along with 28 consecutive years of balanced budgets. It has earned 12 National Blue Ribbon Awards, and approximately 90% of its educators hold master's degrees, with 40 National Board Certified Teachers on staff. Capital is raised through voter-approved referenda, most notably a $147 million bond measure passed in March 2020 for facility upgrades. Governance is provided by an elected Board of Education, with a new board sworn in May 2025 and a new superintendent, Dr. Craig Winkelman, approved in February 2023. The district's strategic direction is anchored by the "Framework 220" plan approved in June 2023, and recent operational investments include a district-wide solar panel installation initiative launched in July 2023.

Name

Barrington 220 School District

Legal name

Barrington Community Unit School District 220

Website

https://barrington220.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Barrington 220 School District is a public K-12 district in northern Illinois serving approximately 8,000 students across 72 square miles in four counties, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid, and operating differentiated programs including dual-language, Chinese Immersion, Business INCubator, and K-Lab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PreK-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-12 education programs
• Language immersion programs
• STEM education programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes. The district operates under a unit district structure combining preK-12 education. Tax levy is established annually.
2. State Funding: Illinois state funding for public education distributed based on enrollment and formula calculations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Barrington 220 School District is a preK-12 public school district providing comprehensive education to approximately 8,000 students through elementary, middle, and high school programs, plus early childhood and special education transition services. As a unit district, it delivers continuous curriculum planning from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation, supported by an Innovation 220 portfolio of specialized programs including language immersion, STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, health sciences, and a one-to-one iPad technology initiative.

Product overview

Barrington 220 School District is a preK-12 public school district offering a unified educational pathway from early childhood through high school graduation. The district operates a comprehensive portfolio of innovative programs under its Innovation 220 umbrella, including language immersion programs (Spanish Dual Language, Chinese Immersion), entrepreneurship education (Business INCubator, FRESH INC), technology initiatives (One to World iPad program), and specialized academies (Health Sciences Lab, K-Lab). The district also offers traditional academic programs enhanced by Project Lead the Way STEM pathways, BHS-TV media program, and GEM flexible learning options. Students progress through eight elementary schools, two middle school campuses, and Barrington High School, with support from the Barrington Transition Program for special education students aged 18-22.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spanish Dual Language Program Language immersion program teaching students to become bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate in Spanish, beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school at Barrington 220.
• Chinese Immersion Program Kindergarten-start immersion program where 50% of the day is taught in Mandarin and 50% in English, continuing through high school at Barrington 220.
• Business INCubator Entrepreneurship course at Barrington High School that teaches high school sophomores through seniors how to start and manage businesses.
• One to World Initiative One-to-one technology initiative providing iPad devices to all Barrington 220 students for educational use throughout the district.
• Project Lead the Way STEM pathway program giving middle and high school students exposure to a range of STEM-related paths they can take in middle school, high school, and beyond.
• FRESH INC Elementary-level program teaching entrepreneurism and start-up business management to young students at Barrington 220 elementary schools.
• Elementary STEM Elementary program engaging students in collaborative problem-solving through engineering design and robotic challenges.
• Blended Learning Program K-12 blended learning program combining face-to-face classroom instruction with technology-enabled work completed outside the classroom.
• Mobile Apps Development High school Mobile Makers mobile application development course at Barrington High School focused on building mobile applications.
• Health Sciences Lab 1,660 square foot classroom at Barrington High School designed to simulate a hospital room and lab for health sciences instruction.
• BHS-TV Nationally recognized media program at Barrington High School training students in filmmaking and television news production.
• GEM (Grow, Excel, Magnify) Flexible learning program for Barrington High School students seeking greater control over their own learning.
• K-Lab (Kindergarten Lab Program) Full-day kindergarten program at Barrington High School pairing kindergarten students with high school students preparing for education careers.
• Innovation 220 Program Portfolio Portfolio brand organizing the district's innovative academic programs including STEM, language immersion, entrepreneurship, media, and flexible learning offerings.
• Barrington 220 PreK-12 Public Education Comprehensive PreK-12 public education service delivered across the district's 12 campuses serving approximately 8,000 students from pre-kindergarten through age 22, including special education transition services for students ages 18-22.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students outperform more than 90% of Illinois students in reading and math
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 220 Foundation (Barrington 220 Educational Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Barrington 220 Educational Foundation works to encourage and create opportunities for students across the district. The foundation supports innovative programs, provides grants for educational initiatives, and fosters community partnerships.
• Barrington High School Alumni Association (BHSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent organization serving graduates of Barrington High School. The BHSAA aims to connect old friends, help alumni make new friends, and maintain community engagement with the district.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Trier Township High School District 203: Highly regarded Chicago North Shore high school district serving wealthy North Shore suburbs. Comparable in reputation, household affluence, board governance, and competitive college-prep outcomes, though structured only for grades 9-12.
• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Large, high-performing Illinois unit school district (K-12) serving affluent Chicago western suburb of Naperville; comparable to Barrington 220 in unit-district structure, scale (~17,000 students), property-tax funding model, and Blue Ribbon-style academic reputation.
• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125: Single-school high school district in Lincolnshire, IL, frequently cited among Illinois' top high schools. Comparable in academic excellence, suburban Chicago affluence, and recognition profile (e.g., U.S. News rankings).
• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Affluent Chicago-western-suburb high school district serving Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills. Comparable property-tax base, competitive outcomes, and community-funded capital model.
• York Community High School District 205: Suburban Chicago high school district serving Elmhurst and parts of Oak Brook. Comparable in Illinois property-tax funding structure, suburban affluence, and sustained strong academic reputation.
• Glenbrook High School District 225: Chicago suburban high school district serving Glenview, Northbrook, and portions of surrounding affluent communities. Comparable in property-tax dependence, AAA-credit-area demographics, and competitive academic outcomes.
• Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200: Illinois unit school district (K-12) serving the affluent western Chicago suburb of Wheaton. Directly comparable structure, funding model, and suburban demographic profile.
• Lake Forest High School District 115: High school district in Lake Forest, IL, a high-wealth North Shore suburb. Comparable to Barrington 220 in affluent demographic base, property-tax reliance, and consistently high U.S. News-style rankings.
• Community High School District 128: High school district serving Libertyville and Vernon Hills in Lake County, IL — adjacent geographic and demographic profile to Barrington 220's Lake County footprint, similarly high-performing and affluent.

Regional players

• North Shore School District 112: PreK-8 elementary district on Chicago's North Shore serving Highland Park and Highwood. Operates in a directly adjacent affluent geographic and demographic corridor and feeds into New Trier; useful operational reference for the K-8 portion of Barrington 220's unit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0a945IUXWPCO5ALwv5g_6Q/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/barrington220
• Instagraminstagram.com/barrington220schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrington-220-org

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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