Downers Grove North High School is public high school situated in the city of Downers Grove in the Illinois state of the United States. The school was established in 1928.
Serving 2,104 students in grades 9-12, Community H S Dist 99 - North High School ranks in the top 10% 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 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School's student population of 2,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community H S Dist 99 - North High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community H S Dist 99 - North High School's ranking?
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School is ranked #244 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Community H S Dist 99 - North High School often compared to?
Community H S Dist 99 - North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community H S Dist 99 - South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community H S Dist 99 - North High School?
The graduation rate of Community H S Dist 99 - North High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community H S Dist 99 - North High School?
2,104 students attend Community H S Dist 99 - North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Community H S Dist 99 - North High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community H S Dist 99 - North High School?
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community H S Dist 99 - North High School offer ?
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community H S Dist 99 - North High School part of?
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School is part of CHSD 99 School District.
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