Enrollment
1,903
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Charles, IL
St Charles North High School
Federal NCES profile for St Charles North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173717004064
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Charles North High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,903
- students enrolled
St Charles North High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Charles North High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717004064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Charles North High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Charles North High School
St Charles North High School is a large high school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 1,903 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,903 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Saint Charles's high schools, it stands alongside St Charles East High School (1,930 students): St Charles North High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students) alongside St Charles North High School.
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 St Charles North High School compares
St Charles North 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,903 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,903
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,903 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 136.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717004064
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, St Charles North High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 272:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 100
Out-of-school suspensions 48
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes St Charles North High School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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.
How St Charles North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferson Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Charles North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Saint Charles
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about St Charles North High School
How many students attend St Charles North High School?
St Charles North High School has 1,903 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles North High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Charles North High School?
The largest demographic group at St Charles North High School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Charles North High School?
St Charles North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 St Charles North High School rank among public schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, St Charles North High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles on the city page.
Is St Charles North High School a good school?
St Charles North High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides St Charles North High School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), Thompson Middle School (1,364 students), and Wredling Middle School (1,289 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.