Our family had the opportunity to visit the Niles West High School Auditorium on a Sunday for…read moreViking Dance Studio's Recital 2023. These are the sort of community based events that a public school's facilities should be used for, bringing the general public in to show what the tax dollars are being used for, and giving prospective students/parents an idea of what's ahead next. It is a large auditorium, with comfortable seating and good acoustics. It can host a large production, with a lot of available seating. It also has dedicated auditorium parking very close to the main auditorium entrance, but it's limited. The studio had 6 shows in all this Sunday, and between show 3 and 4, it was definitely busy in the parking area, but everyone was dealing with it happily: a beautiful day outside and a show that makes you feel young.

Chief Justice Merrick Garland is probably the most famous Niles West grad at this time. Nominated…read moreby both Presidents Obama and Biden, I think he'll be Attorney General any day now. Other alums who've made the news are Rick Singer (think Lori Laughlin/Full House college admissions advisor) and George Papadopolous (foreign policy advisor for President Trump). Of course there are sports stars - Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers) and Jewel Lloyd (WNBA), Bart Conner (Gold medalist), etc. But what I really like about Niles West is that it's probably the most diverse high school in the country - by race, national origin and socio- economic status. See - a lotta people talk about supporting diversity but don't exactly want to live in it. Niles West embraces the over 100 different languages and makes it happen. And you don't have to be an elitist to attend this school, however, with hard work and good grades - you'll find yourself in elite company, in the very near future.

Very ok Lots of people some of them are nice ig. The lunch…read morehere though is extremely underrated and in my opinion is the best in the entire state.

It's has an ok academic and athletic programs however the board brings the rating downread more

A good school for me and a really nice teachers and office staffs + Principals and teachers help me…read moreout when I feel sad or mad to figure it out what's wrong.

My daughter attend Old Orchard, best school ever teachers support is 10% on point my daughter is…read moremoving on to high school this year we will miss you all ! Thanks for all the support you have given her!

Best school so far,we moved from city to Skokie last year and my son use to go to Middleton…read moreelementary as he moved in 6th grade he is going to middle school at and my daughter is still at Middleton elementary as she is in 2nd hrOliver McCracken Middle School yesterday was the first day of school and he already loved it, hopefully It will be a great year for my son

My kids went to Middleton and Oakview many years ago and I still have friends whose children go…read morethere...I think it is a top-notched school. Teachers are concerned about each child as a person not just a student to cram things in their brain but how they feel and how they learn is important!

Great School for Boys - grades 6 through 12. If looking for a great school to mold boys into young…read moremen this is the school for you ! They have many sports ( no football) and have a rigorous syllabus that will prepare your son for college!

My son attended the Dangerous camp and the Music Appreciation camp last summer. We were blown away…read moreby how much fun he had at Dangerous Camp -- the floor of the gym was covered in nerf bullets and the kids were decked out in safety glasses, the leaders seemed intelligent and fun, nobody behaved like sore losers when they lost competitions, they made everything really enjoyable... great experience. The music camp was super small but they accomplished a lot and my son, the youngest in the group-- still had a really positive experience. I was actually surprised because it's hard to make a tiny music camp fun when you don't know what instruments you're getting and what skill levels-- but they did a fabulous job. We kept in touch with a few of the students and they were great. We went to the open house for the school this year and looooved the headmaster's speech. It seems like a private school that actually sticks by their beliefs and doesn't only cater to rich parents. I was left with the impression that they have great integrity, and the people there were respectful, polite, and fun.

School has gone to the dogs ever since the new principal has taken over. Switched schedules from…read morethe previous cascade drop schedule to this stupid hour block schedule. Students cannot focus during this long of periods, especially at a high school level. Social exclusion is also a big issue at this school. There are plenty of prestigious schools in the area; you are better off sending you student to another private school or one of those until the new principal gets his head screwed on correctly and fixes the new schedule.

Updating review as I said that I would. It was a good camp. Some of the communication and…read moreorganization could have been better. And I will note that the reason it was so inexpensive is that they pitch the junior high kids HARD on attending Loyola Academy for high school so that what cost $100 could end up costing you $30,000 Per year. But his dad is Jewish and got freaked out when he heard there were crosses in every classroom. (Lol from a mom who has 17 years of Catholic education!)

sullivan is a good school if you are looking for high…read moreexcellence this is the school the only thing i think they should change is the teachers with bad english

Every time I walk into this school, everyone is so friendly and helpful. I know the staff here are…read moreworking their tails off and are committed to creating a safe space where students get a quality education.

Northside really is an exceptional place. I was a part of the first class to complete four years in…read morethe high school, and I can say, without a doubt, that Northside had the kind of impact on me that I don't think I could have had elsewhere. The staff at this school is remarkable not only because of their depth of knowledge on various subject, but because of the fresh approach that they take to education and the compassion that they show their students. It was my experience that the teachers at Northside didn't punch out as soon as the bell rang (or the music played). As for the overall environment, this school has always been extremely progressive in it's approach to the arts and it's dedication to pursuing them. The open mics used to be something of legendary quality for Chicago high school students, and that tradition has been carried on by the annual arts festival the school presents. I found myself completely prepared for college, but more importantly, completely prepared to go after the things in life I wanted to explore personally and artistically. Northside always treated me more like a human than a statistic, which is rare in the CPS. If I ever made the mistake of procreating, I'd be sending my kid here.

Northside College Prep is an excellent and rather unusual high school. It's a Chicago public…read moreschool, with selective enrollment. Students must apply, have a great academic record, and score very well on an entrance exam in order to be accepted. All academic classes are taught at the honors or AP level, which provides the challenge needed by motivated students. My daughter is a freshman here, and so far I've been very impressed with the curriculum, faculty, and teaching methods. The schedule resembles that of a university: each academic class meets twice a week. Every Wednesday is dedicated to an alternative learning program called "Colloquium" which gives students an opportunity to sample a variety of subjects. The administration is well organized and supportive of the staff. In addition, there are very strong parent organizations that contribute to the life and health of the school community. If you know of an academically gifted grade school student, I would highly recommend that you consider NCP when evaluating high schools.