Niles North High School
Tel:
(847)626-2011
- Niles North High School serves 2,029 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Niles North High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Niles North High School's student population of 2,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,029 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 151 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Niles North High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Niles North High School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1585 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 37% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 40% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Niles Twp HSD 219 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Skokie Jane Stenson School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 376 students
0.9 miles
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847)676-9480 0.9 K-5 376 - Skokie Old Orchard Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 690 students
0.9 miles
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847)676-9010 0.9 6-8 690 - Wilmette Romona Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 572 students
1.1 miles
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847)256-0211 1.1 PK-4 572 - Wilmette Wilmette Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 856 students
1.1 miles
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847)256-7280 1.1 7-8 856 - Glenview Avoca West Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 462 students
1.3 miles
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847)724-6800 1.3 K-5 462
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