Naperville North High School is a public four-year high school located at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Mill Street in the northern-central part of Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It’s a part of Naperville Community Unit School District 203.
Serving 2,467 students in grades 9-12, Naperville North High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naperville North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Naperville North High School's student population of 2,467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 196 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
196 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Naperville North High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Naperville North High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
57%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naperville North High School's ranking?
Naperville North High School is ranked #266 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Naperville North High School often compared to?
Naperville North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naperville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Naperville North High School?
The graduation rate of Naperville North High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Naperville North High School?
2,467 students attend Naperville North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Naperville North High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naperville North High School?
Naperville North High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Naperville North High School offer ?
Naperville North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Naperville North High School part of?
Naperville North High School is part of Naperville CUSD 203 School District.
In what neighborhood is Naperville North High School located?
Naperville North High School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 34 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.
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