North Chicago School District 187

The North Chicago School District 187 is located in North Chicago, IL and includes 10 schools that serve 4,141 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The North Chicago School District 187 spends $11,069 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The North Chicago School District 187 has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The North Chicago School District 187 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the North Chicago School District 187, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The North Chicago School District 187 serves 21% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.