this school is bad, it needs better teachers and counslers. the reason is because they are always suspending, and expelling students and that effects their education.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
North Chicago High School needs to be completely revamped from the bottom to the top. The implementation of new leadership at the high school appears to be a last ditch effort to save the failing high school from state takeover. This will be the ultimate test and is one of many problems that has plagued
... Read more the high school for years; lack of effective leadership, care and concern for children with special needs, stability among teachers and administrators, and lack of parental involvement are just a few of the issues you as a parent or student will face this school year. My question to the principal is what is the strategy to raise the scores of the underachieving students to the standard that No Child Left Behind has set? That information should be available to the public, especially our parents and teachers. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/30/07
This school is horrible. My son went here for all of his high school years, and yeah he did great, but the school and administration were horrible. They worried TOO MUCH about the uniform and not enough about the education at the school. I would not recommend this school to anyone until they clean
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/06
This school is just mediocre. It's not bad education-wise, but its atmosphere is unpleasant.
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Posted by a student on 11/25/05
Greg J. Graduated 2003 I am an alumnus of North Chicago High and I can honestly say that I did everything I could to get out of that place. There were so many problems that I don t know where to begin. Security: Never seemed secure when I could have easily gotten a weapon through the same way I would
... Read more get my CD player through. The bag checks are a joke people. Teachers: With the exception of a FEW, I believe that many of them had a genuine interest in the students. I know I had to grab hold on tight to the few that I knew would be beneficial for me. Extracurricular Activities: Just a way to forget that your school is failing on a large scale. There are many of them, sure. But who wants to represent a school that values the basketball, football, and track teams more than its education? Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/30/05
I am a sophmore student at NCCHS and I just have to comment on the things that people are saying about the school. First of all, it's not the best school in the world but it has some of the best educators I have ever seen. They continue to stay commited to the students, giving them help and tutoring
... Read more after school hours and make sure that what is taught is fully understood by all of the students in the class. The security does show favortism towards students known personally, but that's life, who doesn't show favortism? The extra programs they offer are nice and express the many talents that students at NCCHS possess. If you want to give your kids a taste of real life and not a sugar coated version of it, send your child here. And don't worry, not all of us here are idiots, we actually average alot of 3.5 gpa's. -Jazzmine Williams '07 Read less
Posted by a student on 03/25/05
The worst school I have ever seen! Ebonics is an exceptable form of communication (spoken by staff) Uniform code is a joke, EVERY time I have gone to the school I have seen kids in 'brand name' shoes with all the markings(supposed to be black with no markings) kids in t-shirts and even undershirts,not
... Read more the required collared polo shirt. The office looses everything, and takes no responsibility Teacher should not even be there (most). they don't want to be there so why pay them to be. We PAY (100+ registration fee) for our daughter to attend this school that has failed and not shown any improvement in the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND program This school offers nothing any student. They send out mailing about programs, only to have then not be implemented. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/05
I am currently a student here at North Chicago and would say it is one of the worst schools I have ever attended. With an exception of a few teachers, the rest of the staff is appalling, expecially the security! The security guards allow students they know personally to get away with things that other
... Read more students would not! The teachers show favoritism. The entire school system is unfair and it needs some serious adjustment. If you are considering sending your child here, I would highly suggest you find another school unless you want your child to uneducated. Attending North Chicago Community High School is one of my biggest regrets! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/26/05
I'm a 1997 graduate of NCCHS. My parents recently relocated so my brother would not have to attend NCCHS. While the district does have a lack-luster reputation, I can say that it has improved greatly. There's an increased amount of extra-curriculars. What the schools need more of is active NON-MILITARY
... Read more parent involvement! Your child's education is just as dependent on YOUR involvement as it is the educators. Schools perform according to parents expectations. Most parents in this district don't have any. Nor do they show support. How many parents attend athletic, music or art events? Attend conferences? Active in the PTO? Boosters? Bake Sales? There are excellent teachers in the district, especially at the high school level. The district could also use more military funding, given they comprise 1/3 the district's population. Bottom line, taking an interest in your childs education could be the very thing this district needs. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/31/05
(2004-2008) i am a student at ncchs the school is not bad but some of the teacher are the worst.the njrotc program is one of the best program to have your kid in its teachs them displin and it help them with personal problems.
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School Profile for North Chicago Community High School
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PSAE* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
North Chicago Community High School
North Chicago Cmty Unit Sd 187
Illinois
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
928
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
80
Number of classrooms:
68
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Music
Fine Arts
Drama
Vocational Education
Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing, Woodworking
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Title I
Science
Environmental Science
English
Journalism, Literature
Advanced Placement
Math, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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North Chicago schools — North Chicago Community High School is located at 1717 17th St, North Chicago IL 60064. 1717 17th St is in the 60064 ZIP code in North Chicago, IL The school district for North Chicago Community High School is the North Chicago Cmty Unit Sd 187. North Chicago Community High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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