Niles Central vs. Niles North High School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niles Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niles North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niles North High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niles North High School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niles Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niles North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niles Central with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Township High School District 219 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niles North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Township High School District 219 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niles North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(18-19 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in IL)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niles Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2019)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niles North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(18-19 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niles Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2019)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niles North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
(17-18 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in IL)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Niles Central with the average graduation rate observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Niles North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Niles North High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Niles North High School by grade.")
(19-20 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niles Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niles North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
(19-20 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niles Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niles North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
(19-20 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niles Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niles North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
(19-20 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niles Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niles North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niles Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2014)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niles North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Township High School District 219 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Niles Central, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Niles North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
(19-20 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niles Central, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niles North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
(11-12 School Year Data)
(11-12 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niles North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niles Township High School District 219 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2012)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Niles North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Niles Central ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Serving 2,015 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 13:1 is equal to 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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
26 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
2,015 students
% Male | % Female
-
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
160 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
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13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#916 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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67%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
-
518
Grade 10 Students
-
507
Grade 11 Students
-
505
Grade 12 Students
-
485
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Asian
4%
33%
% Hispanic
31%
18%
% Black
27%
10%
% White
38%
35%
% Hawaiian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Two or more races
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(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
Diversity Score
-
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
56%
21%
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