Enrollment
1,863
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174218004223
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheaton North High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheaton North High School
Wheaton North High School is a large high school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 1,863 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 97% of state schools at 1,863 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 (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wheaton's high schools, it stands alongside Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students): Wheaton North High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Monroe Middle School (716 students) alongside Wheaton 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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
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
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
$18,690
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,863 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 132.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174218004223
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 & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.0%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Wheaton North High School.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Wheaton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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 14.2:1, 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 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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Wheaton North High School a good school?
Wheaton North High School earns 51/100 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 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.