Overview
Naperville Central High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Naperville, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,589 students. It is part of the Naperville CUSD 203 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,589 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNaperville CUSD 203
County17043
CityNaperville
ZIP60540
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172771002939
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,589
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American16.6%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %17%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)