Niles North High School, officially Niles Township High School North, is a public four-year high school located in Skokie, Illinois, a North Shore suburb of Chicago, Illinois in the United States. It is part of Niles Township Community High School District 219, which also includes Niles West High School.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niles North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Niles North High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
Campus Size
45 acres
School Rankings
Niles North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niles North High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niles North High School's ranking?
Niles North High School is ranked #916 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Niles North High School often compared to?
Niles North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niles West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niles North High School?
The graduation rate of Niles North High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Niles North High School?
1,999 students attend Niles North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Niles North High School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Niles North High School?
Niles North High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Niles North High School offer ?
Niles North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Niles North High School part of?
Niles North High School is part of Niles TWP HSD 219 School District.
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