North High School is a historic public high school located in the Northside of Denver, Colorado, United States. The school is part of the Denver Public Schools system and has been in continuous operation since 1883. It is one of four original high schools in Denver; the other three are East, West, and South.
Serving 1,653 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North High School serves the west part of Denver, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of this zone is about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,653 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,653 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Vikings
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 #1055 out of 1,748 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 82.7%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,653 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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