Serving 1,046 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,046 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
5%
5%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #81 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High School, Fargo Davies 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 39% ND state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,046 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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 Fargo 1 School District.
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