North High School

1100 W Smith Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

North High School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,224 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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School Rankings

North High School ranks within the bottom 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 0.53, which is more 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)
#1219 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
38%
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39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
10%
9%
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White
67%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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88%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
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 #1219 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 39% 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 88%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,224 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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 Oshkosh Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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