High School North vs. Dakota High School
Should I attend High School North or Dakota High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,717 students in grades 9-12, High School North ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 2,782 students in grades 9-12, Dakota High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,717 students
2,782 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#623 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
450
663
Grade 10 Students
405
718
Grade 11 Students
414
664
Grade 12 Students
448
737
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
79%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%