William Fremd High School, or Fremd, is a public four-year high school located in Palatine, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wm Fremd High School's student population of 2,657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
School Rankings
Wm Fremd High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm Fremd High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
5%
17%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm Fremd High School's ranking?
Wm Fremd High School is ranked #140 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wm Fremd High School often compared to?
Wm Fremd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J B Conant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wm Fremd High School?
The graduation rate of Wm Fremd High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wm Fremd High School?
2,657 students attend Wm Fremd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wm Fremd High School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm Fremd High School?
Wm Fremd High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm Fremd High School offer ?
Wm Fremd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wm Fremd High School part of?
Wm Fremd High School is part of Township HSD 211 School District.
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