Enrollment
2,646
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172853002988
Niles West High School — Skokie, IL
Federal NCES profile for Niles West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 52/100.
School address
District: Niles Twp Hsd 219 · 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)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles West High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Niles West High School reports 2,646 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 184.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 28 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 241 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Niles Twp Hsd 219 spends $38,493 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.6% from local sources (property taxes), 18.4% from the state, and 1.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C- (52/100), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Niles West 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 | 14.2:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 2,646 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 2,646
Teachers (FTE) 184.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172853002988
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Asian 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 28
Counselors (FTE) 11.0
Students per counselor 241:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Twp Hsd 219, which includes Niles West High School.
$38,493
Per student
+92%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 18.4%
Federal 1.0%
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
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Niles West High School
How many students attend Niles West High School?
Niles West High School has 2,646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% 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 Niles West High School?
The largest demographic group at Niles West High School is White at 36.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Skokie, IL.
What is the quality grade for Niles West High School?
Niles West High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C- (52/100) 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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