New Trier High School is a public four-year high school whose main campus for sophomores through seniors is in Winnetka, Illinois, United States, with a campus in Northfield, Illinois, for first-year classes and district administration.
Serving 2,792 students in grades 10-12, New Trier Township H S Winnetka ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Trier Township H S Winnetka ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
New Trier Township H S Winnetka's student population of 2,792 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 253 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
253 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Blue, Green, Grey
School Rankings
New Trier Township H S Winnetka ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Trier Township H S Winnetka is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Trier Township H S Winnetka's ranking?
New Trier Township H S Winnetka is ranked #47 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are New Trier Township H S Winnetka often compared to?
New Trier Township H S Winnetkais often viewed alongside schools like Evanston Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Trier Township H S Winnetka?
The graduation rate of New Trier Township H S Winnetka is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka?
2,792 students attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Trier Township H S Winnetka students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Trier Township H S Winnetka?
New Trier Township H S Winnetka has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Trier Township H S Winnetka offer ?
New Trier Township H S Winnetka offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is New Trier Township H S Winnetka part of?
New Trier Township H S Winnetka is part of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Student Attendance
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - No School
October 03, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
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