New Trier Township High School District 203

7 Happ Rd
Northfield, IL 60093-3411
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

New Trier Township High School District 203 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,740 students in New Trier Township High School District 203. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Trier Township High School District 203 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
3,740 Students
1,844,936 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Trier Township High School District 203, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#9 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
71%
27%
71%
30%
81%
50%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,191 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,287 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,191
$22,430
Spending / Student
$40,287
$21,668

Best New Trier Township High School District 203 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Trier Township H S Northfield
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 9 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Trier Township High School District 203?
New Trier Township High School District 203 manages 2 public schools serving 3,740 students.
What is the rank of New Trier Township High School District 203?
New Trier Township High School District 203 is ranked #9 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Trier Township High School District 203?
75% of New Trier Township High School District 203 students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Trier Township High School District 203?
New Trier Township High School District 203 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Trier Township High School District 203's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,287 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,740 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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