Niles Township High School District 219

What Niles Township High School District 219 does

Niles Township High School District 219 (D219) is a public secondary school district governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. It operates four schools — Niles North High School (~2,100 students), Niles West High School (~2,500 students), Niles Central High School (a therapeutic day school for special education), and Bridges Adult Transition Center (young-adult transition and vocational services) — serving approximately 4,600 students from Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles. The student body is highly diverse, representing 92 birth countries and 75 home languages, with 60%+ of families multilingual; the district staffs family liaisons in six language groups and translates its website into 40+ languages. Outcomes include a 91.2% graduation rate, 94.7% staff retention, and an average class size of 19.

The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, Illinois State Board of Education allocations, and federal grants (Title programs, IDEA), with ancillary student fees; the Business Office manages a disclosed $157,632,000 operating budget. Core academic and operational technology is delivered through commercial K-12 platforms: Canvas (LMS), Infinite Campus (student information system with Campus Parent/Student portals), ParentSquare (unified family communications launched for 2026-27 with automatic translation), SchooLinks (college and career readiness), ClassLink (SSO), Finalsite (district website), Parchment (transcripts), and Quest Food Management Services (meal programs). The technology stack is integrated but not proprietary, and there is no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Strategically, D219 functions as a geographic-monopoly public service provider with no commercial product or pricing model. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through residential enrollment assigned by feeder middle-school zones. Recent strategic activity has centered on internal modernization: a new communication platform, vertical expansion into K-8 instructional coordination, and targeted leadership hires in special education, safety, and curriculum. The district also operates D219TV (Comcast channel 16, RCN channel 21, and streaming) and maintains an Education Foundation, Retirees Association, and an AIMS apprenticeship/mentorship network with local employers.

Name

Niles Township High School District 219

Legal name

Niles Township High School District 219

Website

https://www.niles219.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Niles Township High School District 219 is a public secondary school district operating four schools — Niles North, Niles West, Niles Central, and Bridges Adult Transition Center — serving roughly 4,600 students in Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles, Illinois, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Special education services
• College and career readiness
• Adult transition programs
• Multilingual family engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes paid by residents within district boundaries (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles).
2. State Funding: Illinois State Board of Education funding distributed to public school districts.
3. Federal Grants: Federal education funding including Title programs, IDEA special education funding, and other federal grants.
4. Student Fees: Course fees, textbook fees, driver education fees, activity fees, and other ancillary charges for specific programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Niles Township High School District 219 provides public secondary education to approximately 4,600 students in grades 9-12 across four schools in Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles, Illinois. Offerings include comprehensive college-preparatory academics (30+ AP courses, 20 dual credit courses), special education and therapeutic day school services through Niles Central, and adult transition services through Bridges. The district supports instruction, family engagement, college and career readiness, and multilingual community outreach using integrated educational technology platforms.

Product overview

Niles Township High School District 219 is a public school district operating four schools: Niles North High School (approx. 2,100 students), Niles West High School (approx. 2,500 students), Niles Central High School (therapeutic day school), and Bridges Adult Transition Center (special education transition program). The district serves over 4,600 students across Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles. Digital offerings include the district website powered by Finalsite, Canvas Learning Management System, Infinite Campus Student Information System, SchooLinks college and career platform, and D219TV media service. The district launched ParentSquare in 2026 as a unified communication platform replacing multiple communication tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Niles North High School Comprehensive four-year public high school in Skokie, Illinois, serving approximately 2,100 students in grades 9-12 with college-preparatory academics, 30+ AP courses, dual credit programs, and extracurricular activities. Receives students from Old Orchard Junior High, Oliver McCracken Middle School, East Prairie School, and Golf Middle School.
• Niles West High School Comprehensive four-year public high school in Skokie, Illinois, serving approximately 2,500 students in grades 9-12 with college-preparatory academics, 30+ AP courses, dual credit programs, and over 60% student participation in clubs and athletics. Receives students from Lincoln Junior High School, Fairview South School, Lincoln Hall Middle School, Culver Middle School, and Park View School.
• Niles Central High School Therapeutic public day school within the district designed to support students eligible for special education services who benefit from a personalized, strength-based learning environment.
• Bridges Adult Transition Center Community-based special education program for young adult learners transitioning from the high school setting, with instruction focused on independent living, personal management, recreation and leisure, and vocational training.
• D219TV Community Media Service Community media service producing video content including Board of Education meetings, student performances, school and community events, and special presentations. Available online at d219tv.org and on cable TV (Comcast channel 16, RCN channel 21), with student Video Tech Leaders producing content.
• Emergency E-Learning Plan Asynchronous online learning service activated during emergency situations such as severe weather or building emergencies, enabling students to continue coursework via district-issued Chromebooks and Canvas LMS, with attendance check-in through Infinite Campus and mobile hotspot loans for students without home internet.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.2% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TargetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Corporate partner that refreshed the Bridges Adult Transition Center's vocational training lab. Target employees assisted with restocking the lab facility, demonstrating community corporate partnership supporting special education transition services.
• Quest Food Management ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood services partner providing fresh, locally-sourced meals to students. Quest delivers scratch-made food using whole ingredients with menu variety including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. They maintain sustainability efforts by purchasing from local growers to decrease fossil fuel use in transport.
• Will's PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit café featured in WGN Spotlight Chicago, founded to provide meaningful employment to adults with disabilities. Bridges program connections support vocational training and employment opportunities for students with developmental disabilities.
• AIMS Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeships, Internships, Mentorship, Shadowing Experiences (AIMS) program connects students with local employers for real-world career exploration and hands-on experience. Community and business partners provide internship and mentorship opportunities.
• Education Foundation (NT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation started by alumni to support D219 students. Foundation dollars help meet student needs and enhance educational opportunities. Accepts donations for student support programs.
• Local Elementary School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeeder school partnerships with Districts 68, 69, 73, 69, and others sending students to Niles North and Niles West. Niles North receives students from Old Orchard Jr High, Oliver McCracken, East Prairie, Golf Middle. Niles West receives from Lincoln Jr High, Fairview South, Lincoln Hall, Culver, Park View.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Township High School District 113: Neighboring Illinois township high school district serving Highland Park and Deerfield. Directly comparable in operating model (suburban Chicago public high school district, grades 9-12) and Christine Gonzales previously served there as Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning.
• Maine Township High School District 207: Suburban Chicago public high school district serving Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and surrounding areas with similar multi-school structure and student demographics. Kevin Ryan served as SRO at Maine East High School.
• Evanston Township High School District 202: Single-school suburban Chicago public high school district serving Evanston/Skokie border area with comparable diverse student population, multilingual family engagement needs, and Niche top-tier Illinois rankings.
• Glenbrook High School District 225: Suburban Chicago north-shore public high school district with two main schools (Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South), comparable AP course offerings, dual credit programs, and college/career readiness infrastructure.
• New Trier Township High School District 203: Top-ranked suburban Chicago public high school district consistently ranked #1 in Illinois by Niche. Comparable in affluent catchment, four-campus structure, and rigorous college-prep academic profile.
• Lyons Township High School District 204: Suburban Chicago public high school district with similar two-main-campus structure and comparable student population size and demographics in the western suburbs.
• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Suburban Chicago public high school district serving Hinsdale and surrounding communities with comparable property-tax funding model and dual-campus structure.
• Community High School District 128: Suburban Chicago public high school district serving Vernon Hills, Libertyville, and Green Oaks. Comparable in multi-school structure, Lake County suburban demographics, and AP/dual credit course breadth.
• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125: Suburban Chicago public high school district serving Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, and Long Grove, consistently top-ranked by Niche with comparable AP/dual credit programming and affluent property tax base.

Broad incumbents

• Township High School District 214: Largest Illinois public high school district by enrollment, serving multiple northwest suburban communities. Comparable in operating model but materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Niles-Township-High-School-District-219/411720775613661
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nths219
• Instagraminstagram.com/nthsd219

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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