Data from the class that graduated in 2018 shows 86 percent of William Fremd students enrolled in two- or four-year programs at a college or university within 12 months of graduating high school, compared to 75 percent across the state.
Of the William Fremd graduates attending Illinois community colleges, 1 percent took remedial courses in reading, while 15 percent took them in math and 5 percent took them in communications.
Statewide, 43 percent of students enrolled in community colleges across the state had to take remedial classes.
Remediation for area schools: Class of 2018
| School District | City | School | Four-year graduation rate | Remediation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township HSD 214 | Wheeling | Wheeling High School | 94% | 27% |
| Township HSD 211 | Palatine | Palatine High School | 92% | 20% |
| Township HSD 211 | Palatine | William Fremd High School | 98% | 17% |
| Township HSD 214 | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove High School | 97% | 16% |
| Township HSD 214 | Arlington Heights | John Hersey High School | 90% | 15% |
| Township HSD 211 | Hoffman Estates | J. B. Conant High School | 97% | 10% |
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