North Chicago Community High School
- North Chicago Community High School serves 741 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
North Chicago Community High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- North Chicago Community High School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Chicago Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 North Chicago Community High School is 0.50, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3459 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 26% |
| Black | 33% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Chicago 187 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Chicago Community High School is Waukegan High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Neal Math Science Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Chicago Neal Math Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 576 students
0.2 miles
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313 0.2 6-8 576 - North Chicago A J Katzenmaier Academy Grades: 4-5 | 436 students
0.6 miles
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330 0.6 4-5 436 - North Chicago Evelyn Alexander School Grades: K-3 | 376 students
1.0 miles
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345 1.0 K-3 376 - North Chicago Green Bay Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 241 students
1.0 miles
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100 1.0 PK 241 - Waukegan Lyon Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
1.2 miles
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300 1.2 PK-5 495
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