Enrollment
2,535
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003166
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
187.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palatine High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palatine High School
Palatine High School is a large high school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 2,535 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,535 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Township Hsd 211 spends $25,265 per pupil, 48% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Palatine's high schools, it stands alongside Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students): Palatine High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
Township Hsd 211 also operates Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students) and J B Conant High School (2,633 students) alongside Palatine High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% 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
$25,265
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,535 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 187.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173045003166
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 & staff
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 211:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 219
Out-of-school suspensions 119
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Palatine High School.
$25,265
Per student
+48%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.5%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Palatine
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Palatine High School a good school?
Palatine High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.