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#254 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 7% in state

Niles North High School

High School · Niles Twp Hsd 219 · Skokie, IL

A Niles Twp Hsd 219 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9800 Lawler Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation38.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$35,441
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Niles North High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2022
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Niles 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,896/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skokie), 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

$80,765

Median home value

$327,400

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·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
Mcc Academy-elementaryPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.8 mi637Compare →
Mesivta Shaarei AdirimPrivate · tuition6.3private9–121.5 mi33Compare →
Mcc Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition7.0private3–121.8 mi263Compare →
New Trier Township H S NorthfieldEnrollment path unverified6.892.2 mi948Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Niles Twp Hsd 219

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$35,441NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Niles North High School is listed in Niles Twp HSD 219; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Niles North High School

Niles North High School is a public high school in Skokie, IL, part of Niles Twp Hsd 219, serving approximately 2,015 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Niles North High School

What grades does Niles North High School serve?

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

How many students attend Niles North High School?

Niles North High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,015 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Niles North High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Niles North High School rank in IL?

Niles North High School ranks #254 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Niles North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Niles North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Niles North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Niles North High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Niles North High School a charter school?

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

Is Niles North High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
160
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
Area population (ZIP 60077)
28,651
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.8
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 60077; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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