Niles TWP HSD 219 School District

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

Top Rankings

Niles TWP HSD 219 School District 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 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,630 students in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High Schools in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niles West High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
4,630 Students
605,599 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
42,722 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Niles TWP HSD 219 School District, 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%
29%
% Black
8%
16%
% 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 $21,990. 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 $21,244. 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
$21,990
Spending / Student
$36,972
$21,244

Best Niles TWP HSD 219 School District Public High Schools (2025)

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

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • 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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