School Info

Welcome to Palatine High School

We at Palatine High School work hard at being the best high school we can be. Subsequently, we are the proud recipients of several important and prestigious awards. These awards are not only the result of school wide, but community wide teamwork, and would not have been possible without the commitment – often times above and beyond the call of duty – of teachers, students, faculty, administrators, support staff, board members and parents.

About Palatine High School

History

History

Palatine High School was founded in 1875, with the first graduating class in 1877. Palatine High School is one of the four oldest suburban high schools in the Chicago area and the first established northwest of Chicago.

In 1914, the high school began operating as part of the Palatine High School District 211.

With enrollment rising, Palatine High School District 211 opened a new building in 1928 to a student body of 125 students. It served the entire Palatine Township as a public high school, and also admitted paying students from neighboring Schaumburg Township.

By 1950, the student enrollment had more than doubled and with the projected growth from the post-war baby boom, an addition was made to the school to accommodate 700 students.

As enrollments continued to increase, a second high school was added in Palatine. From 1961 to 1964 Palatine High School and Fremd High School operated as a 2-2 system, where juniors and seniors would attend Palatine High School; freshmen and sophomores would attend Fremd High School. Eventually, with the addition of other schools in the growing Township High School District 211, Palatine would return to being a four-year high school institution.

The current three-story facility where Palatine High School is now located, was completed in 1977. Since then, the school has been updated to meet the demands of the student enrollment and the Palatine High School community. In 1997, a second gymnasium was added to the high school. In 2003, a 46,500 sq. ft. Math and World Language wing was built, which included 24 new classrooms and activity areas. In the summer of 2009, artificial turf was installed at the school's Chic Anderson Stadium. Subsequent improvements to the high school include renovations to the student cafeteria (2013), the media center (2016), pool renovation (2017).

Mission Statement

Core Values

Core Values
Community - We create a sense of belonging for all by supporting one another, embracing diverse perspectives, and building meaningful connections.

Ownership - We are accountable for our actions, choices, and learning. We grow from setbacks, and take initiative to make our school a better place.

Respect - We treat others with dignity and show respect for ourselves, our shared spaces, and our school community through our actions and words.

Resourcefulness - We use strategies, tools, and persistence to solve problems, seek help, and engage actively in academic challenges.

Recognitions

	PHS is a two-time winner of the Blue Ribbon Award, recognized for excellence by the United States Department of Education.
	PHS wins the New American High School Award.
	U.S. News and World Report selected Palatine High School as an Outstanding American High School.
	Palatine High School is accredited by the North Central Association

Pirate Spirit

Mascot & Colors

Team Name: Pirates

Team Mascot: Pirate Pete

Team Colors: Scarlet & Gray

"Pirate Pete"

Palatine Loyalty Song

School Report Card

School Report Card

School Report Cards were developed by the State of Illinois to provide information about academic performance and characteristics of students, faculty, instructional resources, and finances at the school, district, and state level. Report Cards are prepared by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) based on data received from and about schools at various points throughout the school year. According to Illinois School Code, School Report Cards are to be forwarded to the schools from ISBE by October 31 each year and made available to the public within 30 days. No information on the Report Card can be modified.

Palatine High School Online Report Card