Niles West High School

As a heavily attended senior high in Skokie, Illinois, Niles West High School instructs 2,646 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Niles Twp HSD 219. That puts it 217% bigger than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 834 students.

Across the 2 schools in Niles Twp HSD 219 (4,645 students total), Niles West High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Niles West High School lists that the most-represented group is White (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school shows 33% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% multiracial.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 197 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.4:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, Cook County reports that median household earnings sit near $83,498, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Niles West High School is one of 1406 public schools in Cook County (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students).

The closest other public school is Thomas Edison Elem School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Five-year trend. Niles West High School's enrollment has edged up 9% since 2018, when it stood at 2,435 (now 2,646). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 44% to 37%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.