Saint Charles North High School is a public four-year high school, located in St. Charles, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Community Unit School District 303 which also includes Saint Charles East High School.
Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, St. Charles North High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Charles North High School's student population of 1,902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
St. Charles North High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles North High School is 0.46, 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
#243 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polaris (polar Bear)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles North High School's ranking?
St. Charles North High School is ranked #243 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are St. Charles North High School often compared to?
St. Charles North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles North High School?
The graduation rate of St. Charles North High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Charles North High School?
1,902 students attend St. Charles North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of St. Charles North High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles North High School?
St. Charles North High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Charles North High School offer ?
St. Charles North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Charles North High School part of?
St. Charles North High School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.
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