North High School

626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North High School serves 1,345 students in grades 9-12.
North High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 78% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North High School's student population of 1,345 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

North High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
12%
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Black
23%
7%
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White
50%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Graduation Rate
78%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1029 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,345 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Davenport Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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