Serving 2,615 students in grades 9-12, Niles West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Niles West High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niles West High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Niles West High School is ranked #745 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Niles West High School often compared to?
Niles West High Schoolis 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niles West High School?
The graduation rate of Niles West High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Niles West High School?
2,615 students attend Niles West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Niles West High School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niles West High School?
Niles West High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Niles West High School offer ?
Niles West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Niles West High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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