Wm Fremd High School vs. Palatine High School
Should you attend Wm Fremd High School or Palatine High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wm Fremd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Palatine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,657 students in grades 9-12, Wm Fremd High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,562 students in grades 9-12, Palatine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,657 students
2,562 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
186 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1460 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
640
580
Grade 10 Students
674
622
Grade 11 Students
668
714
Grade 12 Students
675
646
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
51%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
45%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
