North Shore SD 112 School District

1936 Green Bay Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035-3112
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Shore SD 112 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,806 students in North Shore SD 112 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Shore SD 112 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,806 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

North Shore SD 112 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#128 out of 926 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Shore SD 112  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Shore SD 112  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Shore SD 112  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
133 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
941 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
27%
# Black Students
76 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
2,489 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
65%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
228
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
387
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
422
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
390
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
390
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
407
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,949 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,717 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Shore SD 112  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$117 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of North Shore SD 112  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,949
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Shore SD 112  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,717
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Shore SD 112  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Shore SD 112 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Trail Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2075 Saint Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Ravinia Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
763 Dean Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Braeside Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2939 Summit Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Terrace Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Northwood Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Red Oak Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
530 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Bay School
1936 Green Bay Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3060
Grades: PK
| 191 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,806 students.
What is the rank of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District is ranked #144 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore SD 112 School District?
65% of North Shore SD 112 School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Shore SD 112 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,717 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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