Downer Grove North High School

Downer Grove North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4436 Main St,  Downers Grove, IL
Community High School District No. 99
4.0
4.8
2,158 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Janice Schwarze
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
79.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.9%
White
70.5%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Black
4.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Michele Marks, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

School Rankings

#50 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 200 Students
Illinois State University 151 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 131 Students
University of Iowa 131 Students
Loyola University Chicago 124 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 118 Students
Purdue University 113 Students
DePaul University 104 Students
Michigan State University 103 Students
College of DuPage 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Biology 76 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Finance 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 266 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/22/2024
The best part about my high school is being able to connect with others who are around the same age and being able to get assistance from my teachers whenever I needed it. Most of my teachers were great about answering my questions and giving me the one-on-one attention I needed since some classes have fewer students than others. Another great part is being able to have so many opportunities that are open to me. For example, I would have never seen myself doing track and field and I joined it my first year and am still doing it. Also, all of the clubs, activities, and fun classes are here. I don't call any bad past experiences at my high school, but maybe just sometimes the amount of work the teachers give out. There is nothing I can think of that I think should change, maybe just the block schedule.
4.0 Senior
12/27/2022
Involved teachers and counselors. Many different classes/electives to choose from. Clean campus with quality fields and equipment. Teachers will work with you to make-up missed assignments or assist students before or after school.
4.0 Senior
11/14/2022
The school is very supportive of its students and has many resources and opportunities. It is very safe and the majority of the teachers truly care about their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/21/2024
I have multiple kids who have either attended or will attend North High, and the school has been excellent. The teachers are supportive and really care about the students’ success. The administration is very engaged and responsive, creating a positive environment for almost everyone who is engaged.T...
5.0 other
6/6/2024
I have visited the school with my friends and their kids. It’s always been a pleasant experience and definitely recommend this place.
5.0 parent
2/16/2024
North is a wonderful high school! It's fun, engaging, offers a ton of activities of all types, and has many exceptional teachers, administrators, students, and parents as part of the community. They offer many types of classes including many AP for those who wish to be more challenged. The counselor...
5.0 parent
7/2/2018
Great school with so much to offer all of their students... My son has excelled taking AP classes, playing on sports teams, and becoming friends with a wide variety of great kids. My daughter is part of the incoming Freshman class (2022), which will be awesome. Thanks DGN

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.