North High School is a public four-year high school and one of five public high schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The original North High was located on Harrington Way and was built in 1972 as a junior high school.
Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
53%
25%
Black
21%
10%
White
17%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1486 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 82%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,420 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the Hamilton neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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