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Naperville Central High School

440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540Naperville CUSD 203 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,551
Students
Total enrolled
$22,453
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 57% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,551 students in grades 09–12 in Naperville, Illinois.
57% above average funding
District spends $22,453 per pupil, 57% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Naperville Central High School is a very large high in Naperville, Illinois, serving grades 09–12 with 2,551 students. The district invests $22,453 per student — 57% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Naperville Central High School

2,551
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
177
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,355 male · 1,184 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 407 students
Student Composition
17%
65%
10%
Asian17%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 172771002939

Academic Outcomes at Naperville Central High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60540

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,453Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,453
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,879
Student Support$4,266
Administration$2,694
Operations$3,368
Other$2,245
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,453 spent per student, an estimated $9,947 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
70%
State government
25.6%
Local (property tax)
69.9%
Federal programs
4.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,453/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Elmwood Elem SchoolSteeple Run Elem SchoolBeebe Elem SchoolMill Street Elem School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Kennedy Junior High SchoolJefferson Jr High SchoolLincoln Jr High SchoolWashington Jr High School
+1 more
↓
High School
Naperville North High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDuPage County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNaperville CUSD 203 →
Phone: (630)420-6422
NCES ID: 172771002939
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Naperville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Naperville CUSD 203
High
Naperville North High School
2,553 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
Mid
Kennedy Junior High School
931 students · 06–08
● 48 opp11% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Jr High School
817 students · 06–08
● 54 opp29% FRL
Mid
Lincoln Jr High School
766 students · 06–08
● 60 opp14% FRL
Elem
Elmwood Elem School
712 students · KG–05
● 47 opp16% FRL
Elem
Steeple Run Elem School
638 students · KG–05
● 47 opp20% FRL
Elem
Beebe Elem School
616 students · KG–05
● 54 opp22% FRL
Elem
Mill Street Elem School
590 students · KG–05
● 54 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.