North-Grand High School boasts one of the highest retention, graduation and college acceptance rates in the city, with many students going on to attend Chicago institutions, including DePaul University, Loyola University and the University of Illinois.
Part of the Chicago Public Schools, the modern school campus is in the Hermosa neighborhood. The school serves more than 1,000 students in ninth through 12th grades. North-Grand High School opened in 2004 after additional population growth in Hermosa and nearby Humboldt Park required space for additional students.
The 200,000-square-foot campus features more than 20 classrooms, seven labs, a theater, a gymnasium and a campus park. Students at North-Grand are given a demanding and thorough education in a number of subjects, including college-prep classes in AP biology, physics, chemistry, English, history and fine arts. Grade-level seminars focus on technology, college admissions testing and job interviewing skills. North-Grand High School also offers career education programs, including health sciences, culinary arts and pre-engineering. Students at North-Grand can participate in several clubs and organizations like yearbook, academic decathlon, fitness club, environmental club and anime club. Eagle Owl sports include basketball, football, swimming, baseball and soccer.
North-Grand High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4338 W Wabansia Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jason James Nault
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
2%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
C+
B-
B+
B+
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
480
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
22.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
209:1
Student Diversity
Female
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Hispanic
78.8%
Black
19%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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 Chicago
227 Students
Dominican University
140 Students
Northern Illinois University
129 Students
Loyola University Chicago
126 Students
DePaul University
122 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
111 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
89 Students
Illinois State University
86 Students
Roosevelt University
82 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
81 Students
Business
67 Students
Psychology
67 Students
Biology
36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
33 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Criminology
23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/24/2025
My Experience with north grand has been very good I've been here swinger junior year, and could say that I would recommend this school to others because of diversity of people you see here.
10/1/2024
The school isn't the best to be at. Some opportunities are nice here but overall the school wouldn't be a top recommendation.
8/28/2024
North-Grand definitely has its own perks, one of the best things the give is their classes. One of them is called Allied Health with an amazing instructor, prepares you for the real world. It seemed Allied Health was the only positive thing there because not a lot of teachers cared about their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/15/2024
North Grand H.S is an amazing school all team players go way and beyond to help their students my son has an IEP and gets help from educational to emotional, They even brought my family food groceries cook meals when we all caught covid to make us as comfortable as they could. My son has gone from g...
2/16/2023
My son will soon graduate from NGHS. ALL four years he's had exemplary teachers! I feel administration is one of the best in the district! My son went from being a below average student to having a 4.0 GPA! Teachers actually care for their students and push them towards their potential. I HIGHLY rec...
8/5/2019
My grandson has had a positive experience at North Grand High and he wants to finish High School here.
10/1/2016
I am a junior Class of 2018 and I have to say all these bad rating don't give the school enough credit as it deserves. Northgrand like any other school is trying to get these students to graduate and go to college. Most of the reviews written on this site are by parents who don't fully explain what'...
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North-Grand High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,063 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 2% are proficient in reading. North-Grand High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $301,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marine Leadership Academy, Kelvyn Park High School, Orr Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North-Grand High School.