Enrollment
3,018
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Naperville, IL
Neuqua Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Neuqua Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174169002092
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neuqua Valley High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3,018
- students enrolled
Neuqua Valley High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neuqua Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
212.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neuqua Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neuqua Valley High School
Neuqua Valley High School is a large high school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 3,018 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Naperville's high schools, it stands alongside Naperville Central High School (2,589 students): Neuqua Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students) alongside Neuqua Valley 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 Neuqua Valley High School compares
Neuqua Valley 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,018 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,018
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,018 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 212.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169002092
Student demographics
Asian 42.1%
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Neuqua Valley High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 252:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.0%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 62
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Neuqua Valley High School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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.
How Neuqua Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neuqua Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Naperville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neuqua Valley High School
How many students attend Neuqua Valley High School?
Neuqua Valley High School has 3,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neuqua Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neuqua Valley High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neuqua Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Neuqua Valley High School is Asian at 42.1% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neuqua Valley High School?
Neuqua Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Neuqua Valley High School rank among high schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neuqua Valley High School ranks #1 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 Neuqua Valley High School a good school?
Neuqua Valley High School earns 55/100 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Neuqua Valley High School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), Metea Valley High School (2,766 students), and Francis Granger Middle School (1,011 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.