Normal Community West High School
Reported Enrollment
1,628
students
District
McLean County USD 5
County Context Score
76/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
501 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL, 61761
School District
McLean County USD 5
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 172862001386
- District ID
- 1728620
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,628 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Normal Community West High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
McLean County has 60 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 26 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Normal Community West High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: McLean County USD 5, McLean County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Normal Community West High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with McLean County USD 5.
1,628 students
Normal Community West High School reports 1,628 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 16 other high schools in McLean County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 161 students.
17 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 163 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
26 district schools
McLean County USD 5 lists 16 primary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
16
Middle
4
High
5
Other
1
Nearby context inside McLean County USD 5
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Normal Community West High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with McLean County USD 5.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Normal Community West High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Normal Community West High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Normal Community West High School with nearby schools?
Normal Community West High School should be compared with 17 high schools in McLean County, plus other schools in McLean County USD 5. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Normal Community West High School?
Before using Normal Community West High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with McLean County USD 5.
Part of McLean County USD 5
Normal Community West High School is one of 26 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,409 students across 26 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
26
Reported Enrollment
12,409
26 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Pepper Ridge Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cedar Ridge Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Carlock Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Chiddix Jr High School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Colene Hoose Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fairview Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Glenn Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hudson Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Normal Community High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Oakdale Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Bloomington High School
Normal Community High School
University High School
Olympia High School
Heyworth Jr-Sr High School
McLean County Schools
County Context Score
76/100
County-level composite across 60 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.