At a glance
Reported students
898
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386.5
North Chicago Community High Sch: 898 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
15.2:1 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
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about North Chicago Community High Sch
North Chicago Community High Sch is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in North Chicago. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Chicago SD 187. NCES reports 898 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (64%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 29.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Chicago Community High Sch
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 59 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic64%
- Black30.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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
9 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 North Chicago SD 187
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Neal Math Science Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
LEARN Charter Sch 6 North Chicago Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
503 reported students
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Elementary · Grades 04–05
387 reported students
Forrestal Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
386 reported students
Evelyn Alexander School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
354 reported students
LEARN 10 Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
297 reported students
Public schools near North Chicago Community High Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School High · Waukegan CUSD 60 | 09–12 | 4,186 | 2.2 mi |
| Lake Forest High School High · Lake Forest CHSD 115 | 09–12 | 1,359 | 4.4 mi |
| District 128 Transition Pathways Center High · CHSD 128 | 12–12 | 0 | 6.3 mi |
| Libertyville High School High · CHSD 128 | 09–12 | 1,777 | 6.5 mi |
| Bridges Program ALOP High · Lake ROE | 09–12 | 0 | 6.9 mi |
| Warren Township High School High · Warren Twp HSD 121 | 09–12 | 3,537 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Chicago Community High Sch
What grades does North Chicago Community High Sch serve?
North Chicago Community High Sch reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in North Chicago SD 187.
How many students attend North Chicago Community High Sch?
North Chicago Community High Sch reported 898 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Chicago Community High Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 898 students and 59 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 North Chicago Community High Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Chicago Community High Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Chicago SD 187 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Chicago Community High Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Chicago Community High Sch in?
North Chicago Community High Sch is part of North Chicago SD 187, based in North Chicago, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Chicago Community High Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waukegan High School (2.2 mi), Lake Forest High School (4.4 mi), District 128 Transition Pathways Center (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.