North Chicago School District 187

District Spending

The North Chicago School District 187 spends $12,176 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 53% 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 17 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 27% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the North Chicago School District 187, 16% 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.