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Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203

Naperville Central High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in DuPage County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Naperville, IL
  • 533 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Naperville Central High School is a top rated, public school located in Naperville, IL. It has 2,810 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.
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    (630) 420-6422
    440 Aurora Ave
    Naperville, IL 60540
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    Naperville Central High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    70%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1330
    374 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    611 responses
    AP Enrollment
    27%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $118,187
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,462
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $410,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.60 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.60 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 243 responses
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    • Mr. NCHS
      18%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Football Games
      13%
    • Multicultural Show
      12%
    • Senior party
      12%
    • Assemblies
      11%
    • Drumshow
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,810
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    13%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.64 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.64 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.64 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,952
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.3%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.82 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.82 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.82 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,189/ year
    National
    $12,239
    99%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.67 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.67 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.67 responses
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    Naperville Central High School Reviews

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    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.
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    I absolutely love going to Naperville Central High School! The staff and students are all so helpful and caring, which makes it such a great atmosphere to be around. The school has provided me with so many opportunities for my future. There are so many clubs, sports and activities you can get involved in. One day I hope my kids will have the opportunity to go here.
    Naperville Central High School is a community full of driven students and outstanding teachers that are eager to watch every student succeed. In the past four years our school has dealt three different hate crimes incidents against different races, all of which made the news. Instead of hiding what happened, our administrators addressed what happened and made it into a lesson learned. I have experienced the everlasting impact a racial comment has on a student body, and how quickly they can defend one individual who is a minority. As a senior, Naperville Central has not only prepared me for college, but the reality of society as well.