Naperville Central High School

www.naperville203.org/nchs

2,589 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Naperville Central High School, located in the heart of Naperville, Illinois, is a premier public secondary institution renowned for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and comprehensive extracurricular programs. Serving a diverse student body, the school is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. It provides a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and extensive fine arts opportunities, all designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education environments.

Beyond the classroom, Naperville Central is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its vibrant "Redhawk" spirit. The school boasts a highly competitive athletics program and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations, fostering a well-rounded environment that encourages leadership, service, and personal growth. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Naperville Central maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the Naperville community, dedicated to empowering students to become informed and engaged global citizens.

2,589

Total Students

184.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Naperville Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,588
Hispanic	263
Black	118
Asian	468
Two or More	137
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,588 (61.6%)
Asian
468 (18.1%)
Hispanic
263 (10.2%)
Two or More
137 (5.3%)
Black
118 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Naperville CUSD 203
Phone:	(630)420-6422
Website:	http://www.naperville203.org/nchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	184.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 642

Grade 10 633

Grade 11 629

Grade 12 685