North Chicago Community High School, also known as North Chicago and NCCHS, is a public four-year high school located in North Chicago, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is part of North Chicago School District 187.
Serving 870 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 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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
School Overview
North Chicago Community High School's student population of 870 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Chicago Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Chicago Community High School is 0.52, 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
#3224 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
33%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Chicago Community High School's ranking?
North Chicago Community High School is ranked #3224 out of 3,426 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 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 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Chicago Community High School?
870 students attend North Chicago Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of North Chicago Community High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% 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 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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