Enrollment
2,689
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173045003168
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,689
- students enrolled
Wm Fremd High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Fremd High School ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 211 · Illinois
NCES ID 173045003168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
161.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wm Fremd High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wm Fremd High School
Wm Fremd High School is a large high school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 2,689 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,689 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Palatine High School (2,535 students): Wm Fremd High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Township Hsd 211 also operates J B Conant High School (2,633 students) and Palatine High School (2,535 students) alongside Wm Fremd 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 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,689 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 161.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173045003168
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 & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.4
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.9%
In-school suspensions 52
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 211, which includes Wm Fremd 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 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
- 2,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,535
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 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 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% 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 64/100 (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 Wm Fremd High School rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Fremd High School ranks #3 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 Wm Fremd High School a good school?
Wm Fremd High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. 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 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.