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#324 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 9% in state

St Charles North High School

High School · St Charles Cusd 303 · Saint Charles, IL

A St Charles Cusd 303 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

255 Red Gate Rd, Saint Charles, IL 60175

  • Math 54% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation33.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$21,044
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at St Charles North High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2022
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 St Charles 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low56/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$173,564

Median home value

$476,100

Median rent

$2,859/mo

College educated

55.4%

Homeownership

95.7%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60175; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·68 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
St Charles East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–122.5 mi1,984Compare →
Geneva Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.8 mi1,645Compare →
Illinois Youth Ctr - St CharlesEnrollment path unverified8.38–123.9 mi32Compare →
Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–124.1 mi250Compare →

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.

St Charles Cusd 303

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#11 of 15
District spending per student
$21,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

St Charles North High School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St Charles North High School

St Charles North High School is a public high school in Saint Charles, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 1,902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Charles North High School

What grades does St Charles North High School serve?

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

How many students attend St Charles North High School?

St Charles North High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,902 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Charles North High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Charles North High School rank in IL?

St Charles North High School ranks #324 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is St Charles North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Charles North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 St Charles North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Charles North High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St Charles North High School a charter school?

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

Is St Charles North High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,902
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 60175)
26,528
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 60175; 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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