Public School
Naperville Central High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Naperville, IL
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 576 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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Naperville Central High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
70%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1330
510 responses
Average ACT
30
660 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$125,926
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,516
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$416,700
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 66 responses
Poll
- 74%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 66 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,719
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 70 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 70 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 70 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$75,952
Teachers in First/Second Year
26.4%
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 88 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 88 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 88 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$18,649 / year
National
$12,239- 99%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 73 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 73 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 73 responses
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Naperville Central High School Reviews
Rating 4.15 out of 5 576 reviews
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Naperville Central High School provides a numerous amount of opportunities and involvement for their students. Additionally, they have representation of all genders, races, and religions through their activities and in classes. I am also incredibly proud that my school is helping students in need during a pandemic by helping them with meal assistance!
However, I feel as if my school should take in consideration of extra education about safety. More specifically, the safety of individuals themselves.
These reasons have made my overall experience with this school very enlightening. I feel very included and cared for at all times.
However, I feel as if my school should take in consideration of extra education about safety. More specifically, the safety of individuals themselves.
These reasons have made my overall experience with this school very enlightening. I feel very included and cared for at all times.
Naperville Central has great faculty and overall just an amazing community! Everyone is super high achieving and it motivates you to want to do better in your own studies. The student population is more diverse now and has become more inclusive with everyone's preferences. However, the teacher population is not so diverse and the students can also be very cliquey and segregated.
Naperville Central has a reputation as one of the best public schools in the country (or at least being in one of the best school districts), and I'm inclined to mostly agree. Most of the classes, especially the core, are pretty strong; I feel like I've actually learned things in these classes. Teachers tend to be solid; a few may be a little lazy or mean, but that's to be expected to a degree. The programs offered at the school are probably the strongest part: we have numerous clubs, elective classes, and extracurricular activities, and, as far as I have experienced, they're all well run and fulfilling experiences. The glaring flaw of the school is the general lack of diversity. A cool 90% of the school is rich, preppy, white or asian kids. Students tend to be close minded, cliquey, and mildly toxic; people rarely attempt to reach outside of their caste. I've been lucky to find nice friend groups, and overall I think I like my school, at least as much as one can like a high school.