New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) is a school in Northfield, Illinois, and a filming location for Uncle Buck (1989).
Location: Northfield, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Uncle Buck (movie, 1989) — as High-school scenes; the then-vacant school also served as the film's production facility, with
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15371, SRC-15372
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15371 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Buck (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15372 — https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59491/15-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-uncle-buck (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) connected to Uncle Buck?
New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus), in Northfield, Illinois, has a documented connection to Uncle Buck. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) located?
New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) is located in Northfield, Illinois.