NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP H S WINNETKA
New Trier Township H S Winnetka is a public high school that is part of the New Trier Twp HSD 203 school district, located in Winnetka, IL with about 2,934 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 258 teachers, New Trier Township H S Winnetka has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
New Trier Township High School, located in Winnetka, Illinois, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and academically rigorous public secondary institutions in the United States. Serving students from several affluent North Shore suburbs of Chicago, the school is renowned for its expansive curriculum, which offers a vast array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and robust fine arts and athletic programs. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistently high national rankings, impressive college matriculation rates, and a long history of producing notable alumni in fields ranging from politics and business to the arts.
Beyond its academic reputation, New Trier is characterized by its unique "house" or "adviser" system, which is designed to foster a smaller, more personalized community feel within its massive campus. This structure pairs students with a dedicated adviser who mentors them throughout their four years, helping to manage the pressures of a highly competitive environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging student involvement in dozens of extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership opportunities, all supported by extensive facilities and significant community investment.
For more information, contact New Trier Township H S Winnetka at (847) 446-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winnetka, IL 60093-4238
(847) 446-7000
NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP H S WINNETKA is a public school in Winnetka, IL with about 2,934 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Trier Twp HSD 203
- Total Students:
- 2,934
- Teachers:
- 258.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 2,934 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP H S WINNETKA is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.