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J B Conant High School vs. Wm Fremd High School

Should you attend J B Conant High School or Wm Fremd 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
J B Conant High School
700 E Cougar Trl
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wm Fremd High School
1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

J B Conant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Wm Fremd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,598 students in grades 9-12, J B Conant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,598 students
2,657 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J B Conant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wm Fremd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J B Conant High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wm Fremd High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
163 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J B Conant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wm Fremd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J B Conant High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Township HSD 211 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wm Fremd High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Township HSD 211 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#421 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#140 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J B Conant High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wm Fremd High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 10% in IL)
64%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J B Conant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wm Fremd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J B Conant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wm Fremd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 1% in IL)
94%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of J B Conant High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wm Fremd High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J B Conant High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wm Fremd High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
666
640
Grade 10 Students
645
674
Grade 11 Students
660
668
Grade 12 Students
627
675

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J B Conant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wm Fremd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J B Conant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wm Fremd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J B Conant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wm Fremd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J B Conant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wm Fremd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J B Conant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wm Fremd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Township HSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of J B Conant High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wm Fremd High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J B Conant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wm Fremd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J B Conant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wm Fremd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Township HSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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