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Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

Grades 09–12 · High · Downers Grove, IL · NCES 171257001518

At a glance

Reported students

2,082

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

151.63

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

2,336.5

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: 2,082 reported students.

State peer staffing position

62nd percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,166
Teachers (FTE)
142
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1

What the reported data says about Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Downers Grove. It is one of 2 current school records connected to CHSD 99. NCES reports 2,082 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

  1. 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 151.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.8%
Students with disabilities
14.7%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
9
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
3
Social workers (FTE)
6

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White69.3%
  • Hispanic14.7%
  • Black4.3%
  • Asian6.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial4.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

19 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch

High · CHSD 99

09–122,5912.4 mi
Westmont High School

High · CUSD 201

09–123952.7 mi
Glenbard South High School

High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87

09–121,0903.5 mi
Lisle High School

High · Lisle CUSD 202

09–124473.8 mi
Glenbard East High School

High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87

09–122,3114.2 mi
Hinsdale Central High School

High · Hinsdale Twp HSD 86

09–122,4454.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

What grades does Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S serve?

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in CHSD 99.

How many students attend Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S?

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S reported 2,082 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,166 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 2,082 students and 151.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CHSD 99 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S in?

Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S is part of CHSD 99, based in Downers Grove, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch (2.4 mi), Westmont High School (2.7 mi), Glenbard South High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.