Niles North High School
Tel:
(847) 626-2011
Niles North High School serves 2,059 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Niles North High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Niles North High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Niles North High School's student population of 2,059 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,059 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 149 teachers |
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School Comparison
Niles North High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Niles North High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #867 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 37% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 38% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 21% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Niles TWP HSD 219 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Niles North High School is New Trier Township H S Northfield (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Old Orchard Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jane Stenson School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Skokie Jane Stenson School Grades: K-5 | 373 students
0.9 miles
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-9480 0.9 K-5 373 - Skokie Old Orchard Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
0.9 miles
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9010 0.9 6-8 754 - Wilmette Romona Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 551 students
1.1 miles
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-0211 1.1 PK-4 551 - Wilmette Wilmette Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 887 students
1.1 miles
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7280 1.1 7-8 887 - Glenview Avoca West Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 452 students
1.3 miles
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800 1.3 K-5 452
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