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#1585 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
North Chicago Community High Sch
High School · North Chicago Sd 187 · North Chicago, IL
A North Chicago Sd 187 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1717 17th St, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Chicago Community High Sch score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Chicago Community High Sch 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated742/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Chicago), 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
$49,256
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menta Academy NorthPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Waukegan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 4,325 | Compare → |
| Safe Haven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–12 | 3.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,375 | Compare → |
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.
North Chicago Sd 187
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Chicago Community High Sch is listed in North Chicago SD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Chicago Community High Sch
North Chicago Community High Sch is a public high school in North Chicago, IL, part of North Chicago Sd 187, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Chicago Community High Sch
What grades does North Chicago Community High Sch serve?
North Chicago Community High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Chicago Community High Sch?
North Chicago Community High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Chicago Community High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Chicago Community High Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Chicago Community High Sch rank in IL?
North Chicago Community High Sch ranks #1,585 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Chicago Community High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
North Chicago Community High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Chicago Community High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Chicago Community High Sch has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Chicago Community High Sch a charter school?
No, North Chicago Community High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Chicago Community High Sch a Title I school?
No, North Chicago Community High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Chicago Community High Sch?
99.9% of students at North Chicago Community High Sch 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
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.7%
- Phone
- (847) 578-7400
- Area population (ZIP 60064)
- 15,047
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 60064; 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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