Serving 898 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for North Chicago Community High School encompasses the entire North Chicago school district, covering approximately 8 square miles. Most areas within the zone are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Chicago Community High School's student population of 898 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
898 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Chicago Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Chicago Community High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3323 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
Source: 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 #3323 out of 3,542 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 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Chicago Community High School?
The graduation rate of North Chicago Community High School is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend North Chicago Community High School?
898 students attend North Chicago Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Chicago Community High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 10/10/2025
I love my school and the way we represent our city. C/O 2008
5 10/10/2025
The students are wonderful
But theyre sadly not recieving the education they deserve because the school is not being funded properly.
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