Naperville Central High School

Naperville Central High School has an Overall Niche Grade of A+.

Naperville Central High School has 2,612 students in grades 9-12.

Naperville Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.

Naperville Central High School has a prominent athletic program with excellence in football.

Naperville Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL

Green Acres Neighborhood

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203

4.2

3.6

2,612 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
William Wiesbrook

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1320

Average ACT Score
30

Math Proficiency
71%

Reading Proficiency
76%

Average GPA
3.64

Graduation Rate
97%

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

A-

Administration

A-

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.64	Reading Proficiency 76%
Math Proficiency 71%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 185	Full Time Teachers 185
Teachers in First or Second Year 26.4%

College Prep

Average SAT 1320 Math 670 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

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

238:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.9%	Female 46.7%
White 62.5%	Asian 18%
Hispanic 9.5%	Two or more races 5.5%
Black 4.3%

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 729 Students

University of Iowa 442 Students

Purdue University 396 Students

Michigan State University 394 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 337 Students

Northwestern University 300 Students

Illinois State University 288 Students

Indiana University - Bloomington 286 Students

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 284 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 274 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 329 Students

Psychology 230 Students

Biology 219 Students

Computer Science 176 Students

Finance 162 Students

Nursing 141 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 127 Students

Marketing 120 Students

Accounting 112 Students

Engineering 106 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Freshman

12/8/2024

I have really enjoyed the academics here at Naperville Central. It is challenging, but also not as overwhelming as many people often say high school can be.

4.0 Junior

8/20/2024

Overall the school is great but it can be overwhelming with the competitive aspect for both grades, sports and appearances. I wish there were more intramural sports for students that can't commit to the school teams due to time constraints.

1.0 Senior

8/19/2024

This school has helped me to develop a lifelong fear of birds, they also have so many people who tried to firebomb the school.

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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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$183K - $213K Price Range

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List Price Range

$408K - $1.9M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,099,367

Median Lot Size

20,691 Sq Ft

% Renters

48%

Average Household Income

$135,378

% of College Grads

68.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,985 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

79.6%

Homes for Sale

$475,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,849 Sq Ft

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$594,900

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
927 Sq Ft

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Unit M
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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
885 Sq Ft

228 E Bailey Rd
Unit A
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2 Beds
2 Baths
991 Sq Ft

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$595,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft

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New 16 days ago

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$544,900

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,732 Sq Ft

345 S Birchwood Dr

Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home in Naperville's sought after Will-O-Way Community. Steps from the park, the downtown and the Riverwalk. Full Basement. Fenced yard. Great location and neighborhood. Award Winning Schools. Bring all offers!

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$237,500

1 Bed
1 Bath
775 Sq Ft

39 Foxcroft Rd
Unit 203
New 4 days ago

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,326 Sq Ft

2189 Hidden Valley Dr
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$685,900

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,493 Sq Ft

304 S Loomis St
New 7 days ago

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$510,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,028 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
2,034 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$3,500 per month

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,483 Sq Ft

1329 Stonegate Rd
Naperville, IL

Great Naperville location in School District 203, just minutes from the Riverwalk and downtown! This spacious 4-bedroom home features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, new carpeting, an updated bathroom, and a large third-floor flex room that can be used as an office,...

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2 Beds
1-2 Baths
980+ Sq Ft

1669 Ishnala Dr
Naperville, IL

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1.5 Baths
885 Sq Ft

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Unit A
Naperville, IL

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
780+ Sq Ft

7501 Gladstone Dr
Naperville, IL

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1-2 Baths
910+ Sq Ft

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Naperville, IL

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,035 Sq Ft

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Unit 207
Naperville, IL

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft

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Naperville, IL

Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with an under-building 1-car garage included. Freshly painted with new flooring throughout. Features granite countertops, upgraded kitchen cabinets, a newer refrigerator, pantry organizers, 6-panel doors, and ceiling fan. The large living room provides plenty of space...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths

404 E Bailey Rd
Unit 201
Naperville, IL

Property Id: 2329048 Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located at 404 E. Bailey Rd, Naperville, IL., this well-maintained unit features 2 large bedrooms, 1 with a walk in dressing room and a kitchen with separate eating area.<...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft

404 E Bailey Rd
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$2,175 per month

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,070 Sq Ft

148 E Bailey Rd
Unit L
Naperville, IL

Welcome home to this beautiful well maintained 2-bedroom, 1.1-bath cond0. This bright and inviting unit is move-in ready. The kitchen has been refreshed with, giving the space a clean, modern feel. Step out through the patio door and enjoy your private balcony overlooking a peaceful greenery in the ...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
900 Sq Ft

238 E Bailey Rd
Naperville, IL

Updated and bright quiet top floor condo in central Naperville location! Only a few miles to downtown, and convenient to parks, schools and shopping. Newer laminate flooring throughout, Spacious kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops and large peninsula for extra storage and seating! Sh...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Naperville North High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Naperville Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

Benet Academy

9th to 12th
Private

A+

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

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Illinois DuPage County Naperville 60540 Green Acres

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 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Naperville Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 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 $1,099,367. 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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