Niles West High School
Skokie, IL · Niles Twp HSD 219 · Grades 9 - 12
141st of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Niles West High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Niles West High School 141st of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Niles West High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Niles West High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,615 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 38.6% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 29.2% | 32.2% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 17.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 6.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Niles West High School
Typical home value $382K in zip 60077 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Niles West High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Niles North High SchoolNiles Twp HSD 219 · 2.6 mi away137th of 601
ELA 65% · Math 48% - 7Taft High SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 3 mi away237th of 601
ELA 57% · Math 38% - 2CICS - Northtown CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 3.2 mi away · charter495th of 601
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 9Evanston Twp High SchoolEvanston Twp HSD 202 · 3.9 mi away97th of 601
ELA 69% · Math 55% - 2Mather High SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 4.4 mi away492nd of 601
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 10Northside College Preparatory HsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 4.4 mi away5th of 601
ELA 95% · Math 89% - 7Maine East High SchoolMaine Township HSD 207 · 4.5 mi away189th of 601
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 10Maine South High SchoolMaine Township HSD 207 · 4.5 mi away46th of 601
ELA 73% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Niles West High School in?
Niles West High School is part of the Niles Twp HSD 219 district in Skokie, Illinois.
Is Niles West High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Niles West High School 141st of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Niles West High School?
White 39%, Asian 32%, Hispanic 17%, Black 7% (2,615 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Niles West High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60077 is $382K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.