Appleton North High School is a comprehensive secondary school in Appleton, Wisconsin that is part of the Appleton Area School District. Opened in August 1995, it is the most recently built of the three four-year public high schools in the district. The school has 1,780 students.
Serving 1,635 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North High serves the northeast part of Appleton, WI, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lightning
Source: 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 #934 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, Kimberly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,635 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Appleton Area School District.
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