North Chicago Community High Sch

School Overview
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.
868
Total Students
58.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Chicago Community High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White156
Hispanic358
Black283
Asian4
Two or More21
American Indian43
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    358 (41.2 %)
  • Black
    283 (32.6 %)
  • White
    156 (18.0 %)
  • American Indian
    43 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Chicago SD 187
Phone: (847)578-7400
Website: http://www.d187.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 212
Grade 10 248
Grade 11 201
Grade 12 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Chicago Community High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 9212
Grade 10248
Grade 11201
Grade 12207
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Chicago Community High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41147.4%
Male45752.6%
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