North Chicago Community High School

1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 854 students in grades 9-12, North Chicago Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

North Chicago Community High School's student population of 854 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
854 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

North Chicago Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Chicago Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Chicago Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
48%
27%
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Black
32%
17%
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White
12%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of North Chicago Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
55-59%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of North Chicago Community High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Chicago Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Chicago Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 schools are North Chicago Community High School often compared to?
North Chicago Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukegan High School by visitors of our site.
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.
- Posted by Teacher - stepa
5   3/16/2012
I love my school and the way we represent our city. C/O 2008
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jazmi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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