- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Skokie, IL
Niles West High School
Federal NCES profile for Niles West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172853002988
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles West High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 2,646
- students enrolled
Niles West High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles West High School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Niles Twp Hsd 219 · Illinois
NCES ID 172853002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Niles West High School held near 2,615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 184.3 → 193.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 172853002988 · Skokie, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,646 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles North High School (1,999 students)
Niles West High School held near 2,615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 184.3 → 193.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Niles West High School compares
Niles West 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,646 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,646
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Niles West High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles West 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 (~2,646 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,609 (2022-23) → 2,615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles West High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles West High School?
Niles West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West High School rank among public schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles West High School ranks #9 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 West High School, Niles Twp Hsd 219 also operates Niles North High School (1,999 students). See the Niles Twp Hsd 219 district page for the complete list.