Dr. Paul Sally Superintendent at New Trier Township High School District 203 | Official Website
Dr. Paul Sally Superintendent at New Trier Township High School District 203 | Official Website
On January 13, 2025, we at North Cook News sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to New Trier Township High School District 203 in Illinois. The request was aimed at obtaining information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
The specific data requested pertains to the number of "migrants" or non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district. This information is essential for understanding the demographics of our local schools and how they may be impacted by immigration trends.
In addition to this request, it's worth noting some key statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Furthermore, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We await a response from New Trier Township High School District 203 and will continue our efforts to provide transparent and reliable news coverage for our readers.
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