Niles Central

www.niles219.org

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Niles Central, located at 7700 Gross Point Road in Skokie, Illinois, is a specialized therapeutic school that operates as part of Niles Township High School District 219. The school is specifically designed to support students who require a more individualized, supportive, and structured environment than what is typically available in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on both academic progress and social-emotional growth, Niles Central provides a unique educational experience aimed at helping students overcome personal, behavioral, or academic barriers to graduation.

The school prides itself on a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for highly personalized instruction and consistent mentorship. The curriculum is integrated with therapeutic services, including counseling and behavioral support, to ensure that students are equipped with the coping mechanisms and self-regulation skills necessary for success. By fostering a close-knit, inclusive community, Niles Central strives to re-engage students in their education, helping them build confidence and prepare for post-secondary life in a setting that prioritizes their holistic well-being.

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Total Students

6.4

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Niles Twp HSD 219
Phone:	(847)626-3120
Website:	http://www.niles219.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th