At a glance
Reported students
2,646
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
197.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
999.5
Niles West High School: 2,646 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 2,520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Niles West High School
Niles West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Skokie. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Niles Twp HSD 219. NCES reports 2,646 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 (36.7%) and Asian (33%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Niles West High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 197.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.7%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian33%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
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
28 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.
Other schools in Niles Twp HSD 219
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Niles North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,999 reported students
Niles Central
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Bridges Adult Transition Center
High · Grades 12–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Niles West 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Central High · Niles Twp HSD 219 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Bridges Adult Transition Center High · Niles Twp HSD 219 | 12–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Ombudsman Chicago Northwest High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Niles North High School High · Niles Twp HSD 219 | 09–12 | 1,999 | 2.6 mi |
| Taft High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 07–12 | 4,487 | 3 mi |
| CICS - Northtown Campus High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 878 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Niles West High School
What grades does Niles West High School serve?
Niles West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Niles Twp HSD 219.
How many students attend Niles West High School?
Niles West High School reported 2,646 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Niles West High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 2,646 students and 197.37 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 Niles West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Niles West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Niles Twp HSD 219 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Niles West High School in?
Niles West High School is part of Niles Twp HSD 219, based in Skokie, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Niles West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Niles Central (0.3 mi), Bridges Adult Transition Center (1.5 mi), Ombudsman Chicago Northwest (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.