North High School vs. East High School
Should I attend North High School or East 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,433 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,079 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,433 students
2,079 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1136 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Graduation Rate
73%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
365
523
Grade 10 Students
345
518
Grade 11 Students
330
461
Grade 12 Students
393
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
7%
% Hispanic
33%
45%
% Black
27%
15%
% White
21%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%