- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Freeport, IL
Freeport High School
Federal NCES profile for Freeport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171590001902
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeport High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,165
- students enrolled
Freeport High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001902 · Freeport, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport Middle School (515 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 8 public schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Freeport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Freeport High School reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeport High School compares
Freeport High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 24.3%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Freeport High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Freeport High School.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Freeport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeport High School
How many students attend Freeport High School?
Freeport High School has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport High School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeport High School?
The largest demographic group at Freeport High School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeport High School?
Freeport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeport High School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Freeport High School, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport Middle School (515 students), Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students), and Blackhawk Elem School (361 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.
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