- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Skokie, IL
Niles North High School
Federal NCES profile for Niles North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172853002986
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles North High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,999
- students enrolled
Niles North High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles North High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Niles Twp Hsd 219 · Illinois
NCES ID 172853002986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Niles North High School held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 164.3 → 160.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 172853002986 · Skokie, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,999 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles West High School (2,646 students)
Niles North High School held near 2,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 164.3 → 160.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Niles North High School compares
Niles North High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,999
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$35,441
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
Asian 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Niles North High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
District finance for Niles Twp Hsd 219 reports $35,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niles North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Skokie
1 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 (~1,999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niles North High School
How many students attend Niles North High School?
Niles North High School has 1,999 students enrolled. It is a high school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 2,033 (2022-23) → 2,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles North High School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Niles North High School?
The largest demographic group at Niles North High School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles North High School?
Niles North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Niles North High School rank among public schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles North High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Skokie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles Twp Hsd 219?
Besides Niles North High School, Niles Twp Hsd 219 also operates Niles West High School (2,646 students). See the Niles Twp Hsd 219 district page for the complete list.