North High School

1801 Piedmont Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North High School's student population of 1,579 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#729 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
38%
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46%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
76%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.41
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92%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #729 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 92%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,579 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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