Excellent
#42 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Wm Fremd High School
High School · Township Hsd 211 · Palatine, IL
A Township Hsd 211 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
- Math 59% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wm Fremd High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wm Fremd High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,572
Median home value
$427,900
Median rent
$1,521/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy of North HoffmanPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| South CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Rolling Meadows High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,067 | Compare → |
| Palatine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Township Hsd 211
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $26,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wm Fremd High School is listed in Township HSD 211; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wm Fremd High School
Wm Fremd High School is a public high school in Palatine, IL, part of Township Hsd 211, serving approximately 2,657 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wm Fremd High School
What grades does Wm Fremd High School serve?
Wm Fremd High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wm Fremd High School?
Wm Fremd High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm Fremd High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm Fremd High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wm Fremd High School rank in IL?
Wm Fremd High School ranks #42 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wm Fremd High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wm Fremd High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wm Fremd High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wm Fremd High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wm Fremd High School a charter school?
No, Wm Fremd High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wm Fremd High School a Title I school?
No, Wm Fremd High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wm Fremd High School?
23.3% of students at Wm Fremd High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (847) 755-2610
- Area population (ZIP 60067)
- 38,118
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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