- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheaton, IL
Wheaton North High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheaton North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174218004223
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheaton North High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,863
- students enrolled
Wheaton North High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton North High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174218004223 · Wheaton, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,863 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wheaton North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- This school
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- Pleasant Hill 583
Pleasant Hill Elem School
583 students
What this shows Wheaton North High School reports 1,863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheaton North High School compares
Wheaton 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,863
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$19,208
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 7.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Wheaton North High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Wheaton North High School.
$19,208
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Wheaton North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheaton North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Wheaton
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 (~1,863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheaton North High School
How many students attend Wheaton North High School?
Wheaton North High School has 1,863 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheaton North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheaton North High School is 14.1:1, 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 Wheaton North High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheaton North High School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheaton North High School?
Wheaton North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wheaton North High School rank among public schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton North High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Wheaton North High School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Monroe Middle School (716 students), and Hubble Middle School (679 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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