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Naperville Central High School is a public four-year comprehensive school with 235 certified staff members of which 90 percent have a masters degree or beyond. We have an established reputation for high quality education and college preparation. Our school mascot is the Redhawk. Enrollment for the 2005-06 year is 3087 students.
736 seniors 774 juniors 775 sophomores 802 freshmen The school day consists of eight periods (7:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.); each period is 50 minutes in length. All classes meet 5 days a week during two 18 week semesters. There are three lunch periods (4th, 5th, 6th hours). Upper classmen who meet set requirements are allowed "open campus" privileges.
NCHS offers its ethnically diverse student body a wide range of activities
and athletic endeavors to ensure
a well-rounded education. Opportunities for foreign exchange, volunteering,
travel, and business internships further enhance our educational foundation.
Naperville Central is accredited by North
Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Illinois
State Department of Education. We offer a wide variety of courses
in order to challenge each student to achieve his/her potential.
Students who complete all curricular offerings may take independent study
or college course work for high school credit.
The following Advanced Placement courses may be offered with sufficient enrollment:
| American Government | Chemistry | Macro Economics |
| Biology | Computer Programming | Micro Economics |
| Calculus | European History | Psychology |
| U.S. History | Statistics |
Students who have completed all curricular offerings may take independent study or college course work for high school credit.CISCO Certification is available in Local Area Networking, Wide Area Networking and Computer Repair.
Advanced Placement Examinations:
AP Grades reported for 2002-03 628 Total Candidates 346 Scores of 3 or higher 478 (76.1%)
Graduation Requirements: A total of 21 credits in the following areas is required for graduation:
Language Arts (3.5) Math (2.0 * Science (2.0) Social Studies (2.5) Fine Arts (.5) Applied Science & Tech. (1.0) Physical Education (3.5) Health (.5) Consumer Education (.5) Electives (5.0)
Beginning with the Class of 2009, the following graduation requirements will be in place:Language Arts (4.0) Math (3.0 ) Science (2.0) Social Studies (2.5) Fine Arts (.5) Applied Science & Tech. (1.0) Physical Education (3.5) Health (.5) Consumer Education (.5) Electives (3.5) Items in RED indicate a change by Board of Education action, September, 2005.
COMPLETE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2009 and beyond:
- 4.0 Communication Arts (English)
- 2.5 Social Studies (including 1.0 credit U.S. History & .5 credit Government)
- 3.0 Math (including 1.0 Algebra 1)
- 2.0 Science
- 1.0 Applied Science & Technology (Bus. Tech, Family & Consumer Sci., Career & Tech Ed)
- .5 Fine Arts
- .5 Health
- .5 Consumer Education
- 3.5 P.E.
- 3.5 Electives
Grading System: NCHS has both weighted and non-weighted grades.
NON-WEIGHTED WEIGHTED A = 4 points A = 5 points B = 3 points B = 4 points C = 2 points C = 3 points D = 1 point D = 1 point F = 0 points F = 0 points Honors Courses are identified on the transcript with an "H" next to the course. Class rank is computed at the end of the first through eighth semesters and excludes Physical Education and Driver Education. The highest GPA for the Class of 2002-03 was 4.660. The GPA at the 90th percentile was 4.094, at the 75th percentile was 3.700, and at the 50th percentile was 3.213.
| College Admission Tests: | CEEB CODE: 143-105 |
Advanced Placement Examinations: |
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2003 ACT: 99.4% tested
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In 2005:
- 191 students were named as Illinois State Scholars
- 144 were named as Merit Recognition Scholars
- 10 were named National Merit Finalists
- 28 received Commended Status
Post-Secondary Plans: (Based on a 98% questionnaire return)
- 86% of the Class of 2005 enrolled in a four-year college
- 13% of the Class of 2005 enrolled in a two-year college
- 1% of the Class of 2005 entered the military or the workforce
Guidance and Counseling Department Staff
Mr. Ray Jamiolkowski (Dept. Coordinator) (630) 420-6554 Mr. Lisowski (A-Cah) 420-6436 Mr. Goldstein (Cai - Ec) 420-6436 Ms. Malinsky (Ed -Harris) 420-6436 Mr. Smith (Hattison - King) 420-6436 Ms. Gross (Kinigson - Ma) 420-6436 Mrs. Henneberry (Mc - Paradise) 420-6436 Ms. Groom (Paral - Salem) 420-6436 Ms. Olino (Salerno - Tarsha) 420-6436 Mr. Urban (Tawfic - Z) 420-6436 Ms. McNeely & Mrs. Kirincich (Gifted Services) 420-6436 Mrs. Joan Snyder (Registrar) 420-6431 Mrs. Linda Arneth (College & Career Assistant) 983-2257
