Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,711 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,711 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
67%
35%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
21%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of North High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of North High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/14000/14173/north-high-school-chart-T3XJT5.png)
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1015 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East 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 32% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,711 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the Highland neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Highland.
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