Niles North High School vs. Niles West High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Niles North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Niles West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Niles North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,646 students in grades 9-12, Niles West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
2,646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
197 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#953 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Graduation Rate
91%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
472
623
Grade 10 Students
514
663
Grade 11 Students
487
667
Grade 12 Students
526
693
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
33%
% Hispanic
17%
17%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
35%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
21%