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
71%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
73.9%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

Niche Reviews
4.2 522 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.
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 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 $1,074,607. 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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