North Shore School District 112

The North Shore School District 112 is a high-performing school district in Illinois, serving 9 schools across 7 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 101 out of 811 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as exceptional performers, including Ravinia Elementary School, Braeside Elementary School, and Wayne Thomas Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top 5-15% of elementary schools in Illinois, with impressive test scores and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, some lower-performing schools like Oak Terrace Elementary School and Red Oak Elementary School suggest the district may need to examine its practices to ensure more equitable outcomes across all schools.

The data also reveals some key insights about the district, including a correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic performance, as well as a concerning district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. While the North Shore School District 112 is generally a high-performing system, these findings highlight areas for improvement, such as addressing the achievement gap between top and lower-performing schools and tackling the chronic absenteeism issue.