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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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,645 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 64% 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
1,037 Schools
# Students
4,645 Students
599,453 Students
# Teachers
377 Teachers
42,661 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 861 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.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
36%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,716 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,767 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,716
$25,132
Spending / Student
$41,767
$24,168
Best Niles TWP HSD 219 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Niles North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Niles West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 2,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Adult Transition Center
Alternative School
4700 W Chase Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3601
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3601
Gr: 12
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