North Chicago Community High Sch

School Overview
North Chicago Community High School, located in North Chicago, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary education institution for the local community. Situated near the Naval Station Great Lakes, the school operates within the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, career readiness, and personal development for a diverse student body, often working in close partnership with community leaders and military families stationed in the area.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, aimed at building student engagement and school spirit. In recent years, the district has focused on strategic initiatives to improve graduation rates, modernize facilities, and enhance support systems for students to ensure they are prepared for post-secondary education or the workforce. As the sole public high school in the city, it acts as a central hub for the North Chicago community, striving to overcome regional socio-economic challenges through targeted educational programming and student-centered initiatives.
898
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Chicago Community High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic575
Black277
Asian4
Two or More20
  • Hispanic
    575 (64.0%)
  • Black
    277 (30.8%)
  • White
    22 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
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: North Chicago SD 187
Phone: (847)578-7400
Website: http://www.d187.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 254
Grade 10 208
Grade 11 215
Grade 12 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Chicago Community High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 9254
Grade 10208
Grade 11215
Grade 12221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Chicago Community High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43848.8%
Male46051.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)