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Wheaton North High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Wheaton, IL · NCES 174218004223

At a glance

Reported students

1,863

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

128.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

445.5

Wheaton North High School: 1,863 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

14.5:1 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
1,938
Teachers (FTE)
146.2
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1

What the reported data says about Wheaton North High School

Wheaton North High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wheaton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to CUSD 200. NCES reports 1,863 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above 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 (60.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wheaton North High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 128.3 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 7 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
4.9%
Students with disabilities
12%
Free/reduced-price lunch
29.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
7
Nurses (FTE)
7.68
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
3.6

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White60.1%
  • Hispanic20%
  • Black6.9%
  • Asian7.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5%

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

20 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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 Wheaton North High School

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

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Glenbard West High School

High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87

09–122,3302.9 mi
Glenbard North High School

High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87

09–122,0793.4 mi
Wheaton Warrenville South H S

High · CUSD 200

09–121,8643.8 mi
Glenbard South High School

High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87

09–121,0904.3 mi
West Chicago Community High School

High · CHSD 94

09–122,0404.6 mi
Technology Center of DuPage

High · DuPage ROE

11–1204.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Wheaton North High School

What grades does Wheaton North High School serve?

Wheaton North High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in CUSD 200.

How many students attend Wheaton North High School?

Wheaton North High School reported 1,863 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,938 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wheaton North High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,863 students and 128.3 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 Wheaton North High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wheaton North High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wheaton North High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

29.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wheaton North High School in?

Wheaton North High School is part of CUSD 200, based in Wheaton, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wheaton North High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenbard West High School (2.9 mi), Glenbard North High School (3.4 mi), Wheaton Warrenville South H S (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.