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#61 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 2% in state

Naperville North High School

High School · Naperville Cusd 203 · Naperville, IL

A Naperville Cusd 203 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

899 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563

  • Math 61% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation38.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$22,199
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Naperville North High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency61%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2022
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Naperville North High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,207

Median home value

$422,900

Median rent

$1,786/mo

College educated

66.3%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Naperville Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.29–121.2 mi2,519Compare →
Naperville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–121.7 mi123Compare →
Turning Pointe Cn Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private1–121.7 mi33Compare →
High Road of NapervillePrivate · tuition7.8private1–122.3 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Naperville Cusd 203

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#4 of 22
District spending per student
$22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Naperville North High School is listed in Naperville CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Naperville North High School

Naperville North High School is a public high school in Naperville, IL, part of Naperville Cusd 203, serving approximately 2,502 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Naperville North High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Naperville North High School is a public four-year high school situated in the northern-central part of Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. The school is located at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Mill Street 1. It operates as part of Naperville Community Unit School District 203 1. The institution holds full recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education 1. Additionally, Naperville North is a member of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Naperville North High School

What grades does Naperville North High School serve?

Naperville North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Naperville North High School?

Naperville North High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Naperville North High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Naperville North High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Naperville North High School rank in IL?

Naperville North High School ranks #61 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Naperville North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Naperville North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Naperville North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Naperville North High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Naperville North High School a charter school?

No, Naperville North High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Naperville North High School a Title I school?

No, Naperville North High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Naperville North High School?

20.9% of students at Naperville North High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
189
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 60563)
38,829
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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