NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
North Chicago Community High Sch is a public high school that is part of the North Chicago SD 187 school district, located in North Chicago, IL with about 741 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, North Chicago Community High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Chicago Community High School, located in North Chicago, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary education institution for the local community. Situated near the Naval Station Great Lakes, the school operates within the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, career readiness, and personal development for a diverse student body, often working in close partnership with community leaders and military families stationed in the area.
Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, aimed at building student engagement and school spirit. In recent years, the district has focused on strategic initiatives to improve graduation rates, modernize facilities, and enhance support systems for students to ensure they are prepared for post-secondary education or the workforce. As the sole public high school in the city, it acts as a central hub for the North Chicago community, striving to overcome regional socio-economic challenges through targeted educational programming and student-centered initiatives.
For more information, contact North Chicago Community High Sch at (847) 578-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Chicago, IL 60064-2052
(847) 578-7400
NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in North Chicago, IL with about 741 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Chicago SD 187
- Total Students:
- 741
- Teachers:
- 47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 741 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.6%
- Black or African American
- 33.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.