- Enrollment
- 2,633
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palatine, IL
Wm Fremd High School
Federal NCES profile for Wm Fremd High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003168
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wm Fremd High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,689
- students enrolled
Wm Fremd High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Fremd High School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 211 · Illinois
NCES ID 173045003168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173045003168 · Palatine, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,689 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: J B Conant High School (2,633 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 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 →
Wm Fremd High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wm Fremd High School
2,689 students
- J B Conant Hig
J B Conant High School
2,633 students
- Palatine High
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 Wm Fremd High School reports 2,689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wm Fremd High School compares
Wm Fremd 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,689 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,689
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors10.4 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Asian 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Wm Fremd High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Wm Fremd 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 Wm Fremd High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B Conant High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palatine High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schaumburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoffman Estates High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wm Fremd High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,535
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~2,689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wm Fremd High School
How many students attend Wm Fremd High School?
Wm Fremd High School has 2,689 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm Fremd High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm Fremd High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wm Fremd High School?
The largest demographic group at Wm Fremd High School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wm Fremd High School?
Wm Fremd High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Wm Fremd High School rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Fremd High School ranks #4 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 Wm Fremd High School, Township Hsd 211 also operates J B Conant High School (2,633 students), Palatine High School (2,535 students), and Schaumburg High School (2,416 students). See the Township Hsd 211 district page for the complete list.
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