Niles Central

7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Niles Central ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 60-79%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
23 students
This chart displays total students of Niles Central by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Niles Central by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Niles Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Niles Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Niles Central and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Niles Central and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Niles Central and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
35%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Niles Central and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
35%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Niles Central and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Niles Central and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Niles Central and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(17-18)
60-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Niles Central and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Niles Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
56%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Niles Central often compared to?
Niles Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Niles North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niles Central?
The graduation rate of Niles Central is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Niles Central?
23 students attend Niles Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Niles Central students are Black, 35% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What grades does Niles Central offer ?
Niles Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Niles Central part of?
Niles Central is part of Niles TWP HSD 219 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 60-79%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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