Enrollment
898
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Chicago, IL
North Chicago Community High Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Chicago Community High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170011005370
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Chicago Community High Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 898
- students enrolled
North Chicago Community High Sch has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Chicago Community High Sch ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North Chicago, IL.
School address
District: North Chicago Sd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011005370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Chicago Community High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Chicago Community High Sch
North Chicago Community High Sch is a large high school in North Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 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 92% of state schools at 898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Chicago Sd 187 also operates Neal Math Science Academy (601 students) and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students) alongside North Chicago Community High Sch.
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 North Chicago Community High Sch compares
North Chicago Community High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$19,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 898 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170011005370
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
African American 30.8%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, North Chicago Community High Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 225:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes North Chicago Community High Sch.
$19,003
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 North Chicago Community High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Math Science Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| A J Katzenmaier Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrestal Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Alexander School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Chicago Community High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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Frequently asked questions about North Chicago Community High Sch
How many students attend North Chicago Community High Sch?
North Chicago Community High Sch has 898 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Chicago Community High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Chicago Community High Sch is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Chicago Community High Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Chicago Community High Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in North Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Chicago Community High Sch?
North Chicago Community High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 North Chicago Community High Sch rank among public schools in North Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, North Chicago Community High Sch ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago on the city page.
Is North Chicago Community High Sch a good school?
North Chicago Community High Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 North Chicago Sd 187?
Besides North Chicago Community High Sch, North Chicago Sd 187 also operates Neal Math Science Academy (601 students), Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students), and A J Katzenmaier Academy (387 students). See the North Chicago Sd 187 district page for the complete list.