Home of the Vikings
About
Niles North High School is home of the Vikings with about 1,600 students. A public, comprehensive high school outside of Chicago, Niles North opened in 1964. The school is part of Niles Township High School District 219, recognized as a top district in the United States and in Illinois.
Niles North received Gold distinction from the College Board’s 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll for AP programs that deliver results for students while broadening access.
Niles North ranked as a top public high school in Chicago Magazine in 2024. The school placed 13th among suburban high schools in Cook County.
Niles North sender schools are Old Orchard Junior High, Oliver McCracken Middle School, East Prairie School, and Golf Middle School.
Award-winning design
A renovation and expansion project was completed at Niles North High School in the summer of 2023.
A three-story, 43,000 square-foot addition and a 16,000 square-foot renovation are part of the innovative design of the school. The project resulted in a secure vestibule, new spaces for parent/caregiver and visitor services, collaborative learning studios, classrooms, mothers’ and wellness lounges, student commons, and meeting spaces.
- Honorable Mention for Excellence in Educational Environment Design from IASB Service Associates
- Outstanding Project Award from Learning By Design
- ENR (Engineering News-Record) Midwest Best Project Award
Roadway Improvement Project
Niles North students, families, and visitors should be aware of major roadway construction on Old Orchard Road, near the high school campus.
Visit the Cook County Department of Transportation website for project information, the latest updates, and the option to sign up for construction notifications.