Top Rankings
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,630 students in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,630 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,516 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
33%
6%
# Hispanic Students
803 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
28%
# Black Students
370 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,712 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
37%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,160
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,173
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,156
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,141
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,702 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,972 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$40,702
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$36,972
$21,244
Best Niles TWP HSD 219 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niles Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Niles West High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 2,615 students
Rank: #33.
Niles North High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,015 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Adult Transition Center
Alternative School
4700 W Chase Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3601
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 626-3601
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niles TWP HSD 219 School District?
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,630 students.
What is the rank of Niles TWP HSD 219 School District?
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District is ranked #194 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niles TWP HSD 219 School District?
37% of Niles TWP HSD 219 School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niles TWP HSD 219 School District?
Niles TWP HSD 219 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Niles TWP HSD 219 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,972 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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