- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172771002940
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172771002940 · Naperville, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,467 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Naperville Central High School (2,589 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 high schools in Naperville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Naperville North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naperville Cen
Naperville Central High School
2,589 students
- This school
Naperville North High School
2,467 students
- Kennedy Junior 937
Kennedy Junior High School
937 students
- Jefferson Jr H 832
Jefferson Jr High School
832 students
- Lincoln Jr Hig 774
Lincoln Jr High School
774 students
- Elmwood Elem S 726
Elmwood Elem School
726 students
What this shows Naperville North High School reports 2,467 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% 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
$22,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
AP courses offered 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Naperville North High School.
$22,199
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Naperville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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