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Palatine High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Palatine, Illinois · Township HSD 211
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,535
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Palatine
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
2,535
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
62%+8.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Palatine High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Palatine, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,535 students. It is part of the Township HSD 211 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,535 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTownship HSD 211
County17031
CityPalatine
ZIP60074
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173045003166

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,535
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino47.4%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native36.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
47.4%
Black
8.2%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %62%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)