Niles Township High School District 219

7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077-2614
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Niles Township High School District 219 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,630 students in Niles Township High School District 219. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Niles Township High School District 219 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
4,630 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Niles Township High School District 219, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
37%
27%
37%
30%
63%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,702 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,972 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,702
$22,423
Spending / Student
$36,972
$21,662

Best Niles Township High School District 219 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niles Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Niles North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Niles West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 2,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Adult Transition Center
Alternative School
4700 W Chase Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3601
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Niles Township High School District 219?
Niles Township High School District 219 manages 4 public schools serving 4,630 students.
What is the rank of Niles Township High School District 219?
Niles Township High School District 219 is ranked #232 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niles Township High School District 219?
37% of Niles Township High School District 219 students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niles Township High School District 219?
Niles Township High School District 219 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Niles Township High School District 219's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,972 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 4,630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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