- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Normal, IL
Normal Community West High School
Federal NCES profile for Normal Community West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172862001386
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Normal Community West High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,590
- students enrolled
Normal Community West High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Normal Community West High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172862001386 · Normal, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,590 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 high schools in Normal. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Normal Community West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- This school
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- Parkside Jr Hi 598
Parkside Jr High School
598 students
What this shows Normal Community West High School reports 1,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Normal Community West High School compares
Normal Community West 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,590
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Normal Community West High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Normal Community West High School.
$16,620
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Normal Community West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Normal Community West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Normal
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Normal Community High School
Standard public school
2,079 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
University High School
Standard public school
624 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ybmc Charter Sch
Standard public school
16 students 5.3:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field School
Standard public school
4 students
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 (~1,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Normal Community West High School
How many students attend Normal Community West High School?
Normal Community West High School has 1,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normal Community West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Normal Community West High School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Normal Community West High School?
The largest demographic group at Normal Community West High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Normal Community West High School?
Normal Community West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Normal Community West High School rank among high schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Normal Community West High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Normal, 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 Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Normal Community West High School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Evans Junior High School (778 students), and Kingsley Jr High School (730 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.
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