Enrollment
2,467
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Naperville, IL
Naperville North High School
Federal NCES profile for Naperville North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172771002940
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naperville North High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 2,467
- students enrolled
Naperville North High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naperville North High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
183.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naperville North High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naperville North High School
Naperville North High School is a large high school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 2,467 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,467 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Naperville Cusd 203 spends $21,103 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Naperville's high schools, it stands alongside Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students): Naperville North High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.9:1).
Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students) and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students) alongside Naperville North High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Naperville North High School compares
Naperville North High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,467 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,467
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.6 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,467 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 183.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172771002940
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Asian 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Naperville North High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 30
Counselors (FTE) 8.6
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.4%
In-school suspensions 83
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Naperville North High School.
$21,103
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
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.
How Naperville North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naperville North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Naperville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Naperville North High School
How many students attend Naperville North High School?
Naperville North High School has 2,467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naperville North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naperville North High School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naperville North High School?
The largest demographic group at Naperville North High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naperville North High School?
Naperville North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Naperville North High School rank among high schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Naperville North High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Naperville on the city page.
Is Naperville North High School a good school?
Naperville North High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Naperville North High School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Kennedy Junior High School (937 students), and Jefferson Jr High School (832 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.