This is a good high school with a talented faculty, a large number of whom have advanced degrees. It suffers though from a sense of complacency that prevents it from achieving its true potential. Many parents report that one of their children did well here while the other did not. As a parent, I had
... Read more four through the school for all four years. The two that did the best seized upon the relationships with higher quality faculty and excelled. The two who struggled did not find enough support or adaptability to meet their needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/09
Naperville North is an above average school. I am a student there. There are strong points yet there are also many faults. The strengths of this school include high rigor courses for the top students. However, besides that, everything else is average or below average. The normal courses are a joke. They
... Read more need to have more difficulty. In addition, Naperville North is the ONLY high school in Naperville with a dance policy still. That is one of the most ridiculous and absurd policies at Naperville North. Overall, Naperville North is an above average school. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/15/09
From the perspective of a person who actually attends the school, Naperville North is completely OVERRATED. The teaching is mediocre, the regular level classes are a joke, and the administration is sickening. Unless you get in trouble constantly, the deans overtly disrespect you and overuse their powers.
... Read more However, when a problem occurs, the deans do not take action or take fault when approriate. My personal advice if you are considering Naperville North as the school for your children is not to waste your time and money on a school whose sole purpose is to make money. They could care less about the students or our opinions about the educational environment. For all the money it receives and hype it gets, Naperville North is falling drastically short of its expectations. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/19/08
NNHS is an excellent school. We have one graduate and one currently attending. The class of 2008 produced graduates that have gone on to elite universities across the country. There are young people from the class of 2008 who attend MIT. NNHS students will have an incredible experience, if they
... Read more make the effort. Because of its size, there are opportunities for everyone. If a student wishes to remain anonymous, out of the limelight or, uninvolved, no one will push them to the contrary. If the student makes the effort, the student will be successful. Faculty and administration is extremely interested in holistic develpoment of the student as a person, not just an athlete or academic. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Unfortunately, Naperville North is too large of a high school. My kids have been educated in District 203 since kindergarten. The elementary and junior high schools were excellent. However, the Administration's attitude (and unfortunately the attitude of many Faculty) is one of a 'hands off' approach.
... Read more It lends itself to a 'passing the buck' mentality. Do not expect cooperation if your student has an actual problem. You will be passed through several different individuals who will somehow figure out how to move you and your student to another person. Many students are very lost 'in the shuffle.' Curriculum in science could be stronger. This school has the same problems as any high school insofar as drugs, drinking, theft, & gangs. Somehow, it's kept fairly quiet by those in charge. It is no utopia. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/08
Naperville North's quality of education and high standards produce some of the most well qualified students in the nation. The teachers are dedicated to their students and provide abundant resources for the students to expand their knowledge. Variety in courses is also important, including rounded departments.
... Read more True, AP courses are encouraged, but they are certainly not forced. It is simply advised that the students learn to challenge themselves and even perhaps earn college credit. In addition to the education, the environment is also excellent. Student body diversity teaches the students to work with different personalities in complex situations, skills definitely appropriate for their futures. Outside of school, students enthusiastically join activities, clubs, and sports, putting the school at the top of state competitions in academia and athletics. I had been prepared exceedingly well for college and can say that Naperville North contributed to the sturdy foundations required for my education. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/08/08
Naperville North High school is a huge school. It is very impersonable. The administration is not very helpful. I think this school is over rated. My children did not have a good experiece there.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
My middle son graduated from North in 2007. He is a freshman at DePaul University in Chicago, and he and his friends from North say that they are extremely well-prepared to deal with college-level academics due to the excellent education they received at North. A word of caution, however, for parents.
... Read more The school is extremely focused on sports. If your child simply wants to play sports, but isn't at a high competitive level, forget it. S/he will never make the team. I also found too much emphasis on AP classes, to the detriment of smart, capable students who just wanted to be educated, but not focus on getting a 5.0 GPA. Which is ridiculous anyway, and the main reason the school had to drop class ranking. They had kids with a 4.0 GPA who weren't in the top 25% of the class. This is a big school, too big actually. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/07
I transferred to East Chapel Hill High in my sophomore year and though the new school is great and nationally commended, my Naperville experience even exceeds that. The extracurriculars are amazing, the sports are phenomenal. This school truly prepares the student for the real world and so don't expect
... Read more to just cruise through. Parent involvement is also incredible and contribute equally to the great ability of the students for the success of the school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/02/07
As a parent, I find NNHS to be lacking in integrity, moral value, and high standards. The leadership is poor and I feel that the students are given busy work instead of school work. I am very happy that the kids are just about out of this school district.
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Naperville schools — Naperville North High School is located at 899 N Mill St, Naperville IL 60563. 899 N Mill St is in the 60563 ZIP code in Naperville, IL The school district for Naperville North High School is the Naperville Cmty Unit Sd 203. Naperville North High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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