Wm Fremd High School

1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
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 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
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School Rankings

Wm Fremd High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#136 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wm Fremd High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
59%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wm Fremd High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wm Fremd High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Wm Fremd High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wm Fremd High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wm Fremd High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wm Fremd High School's ranking?
Wm Fremd High School is ranked #136 out of 3,426 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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 95%, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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