James B. Conant High School
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| Established | 1964 |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Tim Cannon |
| Students | 2,624 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 700 E. Cougar Trail Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue & White |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Yearbook | 'Conavite' |
| Newspaper | 'Conant Crier' |
| Website | www.conantcougars.com |
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James B. Conant High School is a public four-year high school located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Township High School District 211, which also includes William Fremd High School, Hoffman Estates High School, Palatine High School, and Schaumburg High School
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History
Conant opened its doors to students in 1964, and was the first high school built within Schaumburg Township, the third in District 211. It was named after James Bryant Conant, a chemist and educator who was a leading authority on teacher education, helping to model the high school system used today.
Academics
In 2005, Conant had an average composite ACT score of 27. The average class size is 25.7. The United States Department of Education has recognized Conant High School as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Conant was also deemed the best school in AP testing by the College Board in 2006.[1]
Notable alumni
- Jennifer Grubb - former professional soccer player with the Washington Freedom of the Women's United Soccer Association [2]
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