North Chicago SD 187

District Overview
North Chicago School District 187, headquartered at 2000 Lewis Avenue in North Chicago, Illinois, is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving a dynamic suburban community within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating across eight academic facilities, the district offers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As an established, non-charter public system, District 187 is committed to providing equitable primary and secondary education that prepares its diverse student body for college, careers, and beyond.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 3,637 students supported by an extensive professional team. To ensure academic success and holistic student care, District 187 maintains a robust workforce of nearly 995 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 537 classroom teachers, 89 instructional aides, and 369 support staff personnel. This strong foundation of educators and support professionals enables the district to maintain responsive instruction, tailored academic interventions, and a nurturing environment for students, families, and educational researchers across all grade levels.
8
Total Schools
3,637
Total Students
536.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Chicago SD 187
Demographic Student Count
White181
Hispanic2,184
Black1,111
Asian33
Two or More116
American Indian7
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    2,184 (60.0%)
  • Black
    1,111 (30.5%)
  • White
    181 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    116 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    33 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in North Chicago SD 187
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:8
Students:3,637*
Teachers (FTE):536.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in North Chicago SD 187
Found 8 Schools