Enrollment
1,208
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171755005623
Grayslake North High School — Grayslake, IL
Federal NCES profile for Grayslake North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 58/100.
School address
District: Grayslake Chsd 127 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayslake North High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Grayslake North High School reports 1,208 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 95.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 23 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 268 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grayslake Chsd 127 spends $29,698 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.9% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 3.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C (58/100), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grayslake North High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 1,208 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 1,208
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171755005623
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.5
Students per counselor 268:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.4%
In-school suspensions 61
Out-of-school suspensions 55
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayslake Chsd 127, which includes Grayslake North High School.
$29,698
Per student
+48%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 36.3%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Grayslake North High School
How many students attend Grayslake North High School?
Grayslake North High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grayslake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayslake North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayslake North High School is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayslake North High School?
The largest demographic group at Grayslake North High School is White at 48.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grayslake, IL.
What is the quality grade for Grayslake North High School?
Grayslake North High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C (58/100) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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