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Niles TWP HSD 219 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,619 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 28%), 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 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,016 Schools
# Students
4,619 Students
616,406 Students
# Teachers
363 Teachers
41,528 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,527 Students
32,070 Students
% Asian Students
33%
5%
# Hispanic Students
729 Students
170,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
28%
# Black Students
342 Students
100,133 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,805 Students
289,543 Students
% White Students
39%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
664 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
21,471 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
171
# Students in K Grade:
-
275
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
276
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
431
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
442
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
898
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
1,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
4,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
4,842
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,158
157,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,108
149,228
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,178
146,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,175
149,884
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,799 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,060 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$40,799
$22,158
Spending / Student (19-20)
$37,060
$21,406
Best Niles TWP HSD 219 School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niles Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Niles West High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 2,557 students
Rank: #33.
Niles North High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Adult Transition Center
Alternative School
4700 W Chase Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3000
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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