- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palatine, IL
Palatine High School
Federal NCES profile for Palatine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003166
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palatine High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2,535
- students enrolled
Palatine High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palatine High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 211 · Illinois
NCES ID 173045003166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173045003166 · Palatine, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,535 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 14 public schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Palatine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wm Fremd High
Wm Fremd High School
2,689 students
- J B Conant Hig
J B Conant High School
2,633 students
- This school
Palatine High School
2,535 students
- Schaumburg Hig
Schaumburg High School
2,416 students
- Hoffman Estate
Hoffman Estates High School
2,185 students
What this shows Palatine High School reports 2,535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palatine High School compares
Palatine 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,535 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,535
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$26,471
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 31.5%
Asian 7.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Palatine High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Palatine High School.
$26,471
Per student
+45%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.5%
Federal 4.0%
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 Palatine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Fremd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J B Conant High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schaumburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoffman Estates High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palatine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,633
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Palatine
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palatine High School
How many students attend Palatine High School?
Palatine High School has 2,535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palatine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palatine High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Palatine High School?
The largest demographic group at Palatine High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palatine High School?
Palatine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Palatine High School rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Palatine High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Township Hsd 211?
Besides Palatine High School, Township Hsd 211 also operates Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students), J B Conant High School (2,633 students), and Schaumburg High School (2,416 students). See the Township Hsd 211 district page for the complete list.
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