North High School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
How North High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score65
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at North High School
1,454Students
100%Low-Income Students
72Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 23% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at North High School
48%Math Proficiency
43%Reading Proficiency
46%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 46% | 78% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 27% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 14% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 42% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 14% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at North High School
84%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
77%Limited English
77%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 77% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near North High School, IA
Holy Family School
1 miles, SE
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Holy Trinity
3 miles, W
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, S