Before being moved to a separate facility in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the Bridges Adult Transition program was hosted at the school.

Niles North competes in the Central Suburban League and Illinois High School Association.

"[5] The Niles North chess team has won the Illinois High School Association State Championship in 2006, 2010, and 2012.

[6][7] The Niles North Robotics Team (333) won the Illinois State Tournament In their 2013-14 inaugural season,.

[8] In 2015-16, eight of the nine Niles North teams qualified for the Illinois State Competition.