Excellent
#255 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Niles West High School
High School · Niles Twp Hsd 219 · Skokie, IL
A Niles Twp Hsd 219 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Niles West High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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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Where Niles West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcc Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Fasman Yeshiva High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Logos Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Niles Twp Hsd 219
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 West High School is listed in Niles Twp HSD 219; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niles West High School
Niles West High School is a public high school in Skokie, IL, part of Niles Twp Hsd 219, serving approximately 2,615 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niles West High School
What grades does Niles West High School serve?
Niles West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Niles West High School?
Niles West High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niles West High School rank in IL?
Niles West High School ranks #255 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Niles West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Niles West 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 West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niles West High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Niles West High School a charter school?
No, Niles West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niles West High School a Title I school?
No, Niles West High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (847) 626-2510
- 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
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