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$385K - $700K Price Range
Naperville Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
440 Aurora Ave,
Naperville, IL
Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203
School Details
Head of School
William Wiesbrook
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
A-
A-
A+
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
238:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.4%
White
64.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.6%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#25
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#25
Best Public HS in Illinois
#37
Best HS For Stem in Illinois
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
674 Students
University of Iowa
389 Students
Purdue University
378 Students
Michigan State University
342 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
308 Students
Northwestern University
294 Students
Illinois State University
281 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
267 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
256 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
254 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
305 Students
Psychology
215 Students
Biology
206 Students
Computer Science
181 Students
Finance
147 Students
Nursing
132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
128 Students
Marketing
111 Students
Engineering
111 Students
Accounting
101 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/4/2025
Naperville Central offers an inclusive environment for students to grow, develop and build valuable relationships along the way.
9/18/2024
I loved my time at Naperville Central. I was able to find a close-knit community, build a network of teachers and staff for support, and amply prepare for college.
8/12/2024
I love it there. There's nothing that you can't find. The teacher clearly love their jobs and continue to put their best forward to help students learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/14/2025
My child was physically brought home from school only a month after establishing residency. The day before turning 16 yrs. old and was refused transportation, refused an education, refused peer interaction, refused all the memories of being a teenager and refused a normal teen life all because of th...
4/29/2024
The school itself is amazing. anything that touches sports activities is a terrible trauma for young people. especially for team activities, and especially for cheerleader girls. coaches are very uncompetitive, they choose their favorite children or the children of their friends. everything is done...
3/6/2023
This school completely ignores students’ mental health. Kids barely function with sleep deprivation in order to keep up with workload and activities. There is pressure to do 2 to 4 year degrees, dismissing students going on other pathways.
11/29/2019
I rate my experience with this school a 10 out of 10. The teachers and the staff are top notch.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$425K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$1,078,339
Median Lot Size
20,691 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$135,378
% of College Grads
68.4%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,985 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
79.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- 1-2 Baths
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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.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Knoch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Naperville Sportsman's Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Hobson West Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Woods
- Trails
- Hiking
Buttonwood Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Walking Paths
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Will-O-Way
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Downtown Naperville
Vibrant downtown with quaint Main Street and larger mansions
East Highland
A sough-after community with unique homes close to downtown Naperville
Hobson West
A welcoming community with sturdy homes and convenience to downtown Naperville
West Highlands
Suburb of one of Niche’s 2024 “Best Cities to Live in America”
Brighton Ridge
Finely crafted suburban roads overlooking the lush Springbrook Prairie
Naperville Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Naperville, IL and is served by the Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Naperville Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,078,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Naperville North High School, Naperville Christian Academy, Benet Academy, and more. Learn more about what Naperville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Naperville Central High School.