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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
  • 8-12
  • Naperville, IL
  • 501 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 2,851 students in grades 8-12 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.
    Address
    440 Aurora Ave
    Naperville, IL 60540
    Telephone
    (630) 420-6422
    Website
    naperville203.org/domain/27
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    Naperville Central High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    70%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1330
    290 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    555 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-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $114,014
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,415
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $398,500
    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
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.56 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.56 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 226 responses
    Report
    • Mr. NCHS
      18%
    • Football Games
      14%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • Multicultural Show
      12%
    • Senior party
      12%
    • Assemblies
      10%
    • Drumshow
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,851
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    14%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.60 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.60 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.60 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.78 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.78 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.78 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
    98%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.63 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.63 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.63 responses
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    Naperville Central High School Reviews

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    There are so many ways to be involved at Naperville Central. There is a large variety of sports, clubs, and activities! Naperville Central's students have outrageous school spirit supporting so many sports games. The teachers at Naperville Central are always there to help you succeed.
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    Overall my whole high school experience with Central, things went by very quick. I made a lot of friends and met a lot of great people, including teachers. The academics were very challenging at times but being at central has gotten me very well prepared for the future. My college path and my future career path. You have many opportunities at central. One thing I would love to see change is the diversity. I’m a Black girl among 50 other black students or less. Out of the 3,000 students that go to the school are majority white. It wasn’t a bad thing but feeling left out was a major thing for many students of the Black american decent. Other than the changes. Parents are really involved and sports and other activities welcome everyone. The school as a whole has earned 5 stars in my book. GO RED HAWKS!
    The school has a wide variety of classes. The student body is nice for the most part, and the school has students explore their passions widely. Not every area is fully supported, however, new classes are being implemented yearly!