Niles West High School

5701 Oakton, Skokie, IL 60077 | (847) 626-2500
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 2,520
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Kaine Osburn
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 2,520
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 178.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 1,214 (48.2%)
  • Females: 1,185 (47.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Niles West High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.08%
Black1395.5%
Asian80732.0%
Hispanic2429.6%
White1,20948.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Niles West High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade66226.3%
10th Grade65025.8%
11th Grade57122.7%
12th Grade63725.3%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.2%
District:
93.6%
State:
93.9%
Graduation Rate
School:
92.1%
District:
92.0%
State:
87.8%
Dropout Rate
School:
0.8%
District:
0.8%
State:
3.8%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Niles West High School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 19, 2009
  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • My child learned learned to become more responsible and self-sufficient in this school. The teachers guided her in
    becoming the best that she can be. I
    love this school!

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