North High School is a historic public high school located in the Northside of Denver, Colorado, United States. The school is part of the Denver Public Schools system and has been in continuous operation since 1883. It is one of four original high schools in Denver; the other three are East, West, and South.
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, North High School Engagement Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School Engagement Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North High School Engagement Center's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1883
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
North High School Engagement Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School Engagement Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School Engagement Center's ranking?
North High School Engagement Center is ranked #1710 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are North High School Engagement Center often compared to?
North High School Engagement Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Goal Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School Engagement Center?
The graduation rate of North High School Engagement Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North High School Engagement Center?
104 students attend North High School Engagement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North High School Engagement Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School Engagement Center?
North High School Engagement Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North High School Engagement Center offer ?
North High School Engagement Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North High School Engagement Center part of?
North High School Engagement Center is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is North High School Engagement Center located?
North High School Engagement Center is located in the Highland neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Highland.
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