North Chicago 187 School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 8 public schools in North Chicago 187 School District, serving 3,450 students. North Chicago 187 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Public schools in North Chicago 187 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the 1/10, bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
- The top ranked public schools in North Chicago 187 School District are Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus, Learn 10 Charter School and Forrestal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | North Chicago 187 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (847) 689-8150 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,450 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 239 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- North Chicago 187 School District, which is ranked within the1/, bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 60-64% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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| Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 29 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,890 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 55% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 1,188 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 34% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 200 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 6% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 14 Students | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 119 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 241 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 325 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 281 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 280 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 279 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 281 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 291 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 253 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 240 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 238 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 234 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 185 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 180 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 142 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,348 is higher than the state average of 14636. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,034 is higher than the state average of $14,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $57 MM | 10509000 |
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| Spending | $59 MM | 10624000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,348 | 14636 |
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| Spending / Student | $16,034 | 14797 |
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North Chicago 187 School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 41%
Rank:7/, Top 50%601 D St Bldg 130h10
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 473-3845
Grades: K-8 | 486 students
- Learn 10 Charter School Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1811 Morrow Ave10
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Grades: K-4 | 159 students
- Forrestal Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2833 E Washington10
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Grades: K-3 | 435 students
- North Chicago Community High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1717 17th St10
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Grades: 9-12 | 741 students
- Neal Math Science Academy Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 9%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1905 Argonne Dr10
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Grades: 6-8 | 576 students
- A J Katzenmaier Academy Math: 7% | Reading: 7%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1829 Kennedy Dr10
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Grades: 4-5 | 436 students
- Evelyn Alexander School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1210 Adams St10
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Grades: K-3 | 376 students
- Green Bay Early Childhood Center2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
Grades: PK | 241 students
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