West Aurora H.S.
1201 West New York Street, Aurora, IL 60506 · (630) 301-6395
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 90.2%51 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −3.0points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #170of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 90.2% (51 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #80of 117 ranked nearby
How West Aurora H.S. graduates do on the CNA exam
90.2% of 51 first-time test-takers from West Aurora H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.0 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #170 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #80 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 90.2% of 51 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year.
With 51 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How West Aurora H.S. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 90.2%, West Aurora H.S. is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 51 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 22 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 17 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Elgin Community College in Elgin (100.0%, about 20 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0093 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1201 West New York Street, Aurora, IL 60506 Kane County |
| Phone | (630) 301-6395 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Aurora
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University School of Nursing | Aurora | same ZIP | — |
| Illinois Math & Science Academy | Aurora | same ZIP | — |
| Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Campus | Sugar Grove | 5 mi | 81.0% |
| Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Fox Valley Campus | Sugar Grove | 5 mi | 92.9% |
| Joemag Medical Training College | Oswego | 7 mi | — |
| Waubonsee C.C.-Aurora Campus H.S. | Aurora | 7 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is West Aurora H.S.'s CNA exam pass rate?
90.2% of 51 first-time test-takers from West Aurora H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.0 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #170 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is West Aurora H.S. a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0093. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is West Aurora H.S.'s pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 90.2% of 51 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 90.2% of 51 in 2024 (±0.0 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does West Aurora H.S. compare with CNA programs nearby?
22 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 17 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Elgin Community College in Elgin (100.0%, about 20 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Aurora?
The closest are Aurora University School of Nursing in Aurora (about 1 mi), Illinois Math & Science Academy in Aurora (about 1 mi), Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Campus in Sugar Grove (about 5 mi, 81% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.