Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North High School serves the northeast part of Evansville, IN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 51.2 square miles, where most students live within a 10-12 minute drive and the farthest edge is about 12.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,650 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,650 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
74%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
96%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #542 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Francis Joseph Reitz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,650 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
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