North Chicago Community High School serves 854 students in grades 9-12.
North Chicago Community High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Chicago Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Chicago Community High School's student population of 854 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Chicago Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Chicago Community High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Chicago Community High School's ranking?
North Chicago Community High School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Chicago Community High School?
The graduation rate of North Chicago Community High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Chicago Community High School?
854 students attend North Chicago Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Chicago Community High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Chicago Community High School?
North Chicago Community High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Chicago Community High School offer ?
North Chicago Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Chicago Community High School part of?
North Chicago Community High School is part of North Chicago SD 187 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/18/2013
The students are wonderful
But theyre sadly not recieving the education they deserve because the school is not being funded properly.
5 3/16/2012
I love my school and the way we represent our city. C/O 2008
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