North Senior High School (Closed 2016)

1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Senior High School serves 49 students in grades 12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(13-14)
≤10%
61%
(12-13)
11-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
90%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(14-15)
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Senior High School?
49 students attend North Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Senior High School?
North Senior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Senior High School offer ?
North Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is North Senior High School part of?
North Senior High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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