Naperville Central High School

Naperville Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
440 Aurora Ave,  Naperville, IL
Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203
4.2
3.6
2,612 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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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

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GreatSchools Rating
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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
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 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
4.2 546 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/4/2025
Naperville Central offers an inclusive environment for students to grow, develop and build valuable relationships along the way.
4.0 Alum
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.
5.0 Senior
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
3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
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...
2.0 parent
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...
2.0 other
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.
5.0 other
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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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 $1,081,092. 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.

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