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North Shore Academy

Grades 06–12 · High · Highland Park, IL · NCES 170003104501

Special Education School

At a glance

Reported students

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

0

North Shore Academy: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

0:1 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
63
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
7:1

What the reported data says about North Shore Academy

North Shore Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Highland Park. It is one of 8 current school records connected to TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below 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 (69.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking North Shore Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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 2 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
12.7%
Students with disabilities
98.4%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
5
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

  • White69.8%
  • Hispanic14.3%
  • Black7.9%
  • Asian3.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.8%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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

No students enrolled 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 North Shore Academy

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

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Highland Park High School

High · Twp HSD 113

09–121,6612.1 mi
Deerfield High School

High · Twp HSD 113

09–121,4372.2 mi
Glenbrook North High School

High · Glenbrook HSD 225

09–122,1113.8 mi
Glenbrook South High School

High · Glenbrook HSD 225

09–122,9235.5 mi
Glenbrook Off Campus

High · Glenbrook HSD 225

09–1205.7 mi
Wheeling High School

High · Township HSD 214

09–121,7436.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about North Shore Academy

What grades does North Shore Academy serve?

North Shore Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804.

How many students attend North Shore Academy?

North Shore Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 63 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Shore Academy?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 11 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 Shore Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Shore Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is North Shore Academy in?

North Shore Academy is part of TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804, based in Highland Park, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Shore Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Park High School (2.1 mi), Deerfield High School (2.2 mi), Glenbrook North High School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.