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Niles East High School is a school in Skokie, Illinois, and a filming location for Sixteen Candles.
Location: Skokie, Illinois, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sixteen Candles (movie) — as Shermer High School — most exterior school scenes and some interiors (the school had closed in
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14988, SRC-14989
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14988 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niles_East_High_School (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14989 — https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-road-trip-in-honor-of-s_b_5265053 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Sixteen Candles filmed?
Niles East High School, in Skokie, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Sixteen Candles.
Where is Niles East High School located?
Niles East High School is located in Skokie, Illinois.