- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170011005370
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 898
- students enrolled
North Chicago Community High Sch has class sizes larger than 75% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170011005370 · North Chicago, IL High · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Neal Math Science Academy (601 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 public schools in North Chicago. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Chicago Community High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Chicago Community High Sch
898 students
- Neal Math Scie
Neal Math Science Academy
601 students
- Learn Chtr Sch
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
503 students
- A J Katzenmaie
A J Katzenmaier Academy
387 students
- Forrestal Elem
Forrestal Elem School
386 students
- Evelyn Alexand 354
Evelyn Alexander School
354 students
What this shows North Chicago Community High Sch reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 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
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% 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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes North Chicago Community High Sch.
$20,023
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~898 students)
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 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.
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