North Community High School, or simply North, is a four-year public comprehensive high school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has existed for over 120 years in several buildings all located on the city's northside.
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Academy Arts/Communication's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Minneapolis, MN, covering approximately 57.5 square miles, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 8.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North High School's student population of 591 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
School Motto
North High School unites learning with a commitment to bettering the world.
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend North High School?
591 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Near North.
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