Is North High School a good school?

North High School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend North High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,637 students attended North High School.

What is the racial makeup of North High School?

Students at North High School are 67% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into North High School?

North High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beach Court Elementary School Elementary : Brown International Academy Elementary : Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School Elementary : Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning Elementary : Cheltenham Elementary School Elementary : Colfax Elementary School Elementary : Columbian Elementary School Elementary : Cowell Elementary School Elementary : Eagleton Elementary School Elementary : Edison Elementary School Elementary : Trevista at Horace Mann Middle : Lake Middle School Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Middle : Skinner Middle School

North High School

Summary:

North High School is a public high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 1,637 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (66.52%), with smaller percentages of White, African American, and other racial groups.

North High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates significantly lower than average in areas like CMAS/Science, SAT, and PSAT. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, African American, English Language Learner, and low-income students, who rank in the bottom quartile or third of Colorado high schools. As a result, North High School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been in the bottom quartile or third of Colorado high schools for several years.

The challenges faced by North High School are not unique, as nearby schools like Compassion Road Academy, RiseUp Community School, and Colorado High School Charter also demonstrate low academic performance and high percentages of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This suggests that the issues at North High School may be systemic within the district. However, the data also indicates that there is room for improvement, and targeted interventions could potentially lead to better outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211-3795

(720) 423-2700

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,903

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,637

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.5%

White:

21.6%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North High School ranks worse than 79.1% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 19^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details North High School has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North High School is $17,903. 28 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North High School 276^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See North High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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White students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North High School

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Rank History for all students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	4.74	266^th	279	4.7%
2005	3.15	273^rd	280	2.5%
2006	5.02	273^rd	286	4.5%
2007	4.82	279^th	298	6.4%
2008	5.46	286^th	301	5.0%
2009	5.35	295^th	310	4.8%
2010	6.88	301^st	327	8.0%
2011	7.50	310^th	337	8.0%
2012	13.70	282^nd	334	15.6%
2013	14.22	295^th	349	15.5%
2014	16.92	303^rd	369	17.9%
2015	13.04	266^th	292	8.9%
2016	18.87	202^nd	255	20.8%
2017	15.03	222^nd	256	13.3%
2018	23.46	283^rd	388	27.1%
2019	34.89	254^th	411	38.2%
2021	12.93	180^th	210	14.3%
2022	6.59	207^th	221	6.3%
2023	23.74	262^nd	349	24.9%
2024	21.09	276^th	349	20.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.65	13^th	16	18.8%
2023	32.31	27^th	44	38.6%
2024	20.57	31^st	36	13.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.64	31^st	60	48.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.78	171^st	188	9.0%
2022	11.01	191^st	203	5.9%
2023	8.41	195^th	200	2.5%
2024	9.56	203^rd	211	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	26.83	173^rd	239	27.6%
2022	20.56	197^th	257	23.3%
2023	24.88	191^st	254	24.8%
2024	20.27	200^th	257	22.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.91	73^rd	84	13.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	11.93	110^th	118	6.8%
2023	30.75	108^th	135	20.0%
2024	42.39	98^th	140	30.0%

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Rank History for Male students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.38	165^th	240	31.3%
2022	17.41	206^th	253	18.6%
2023	19.02	205^th	252	18.7%
2024	18.69	206^th	256	19.5%

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Rank History for African American students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.07	29^th	34	14.7%
2023	19.33	30^th	36	16.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	25.55	137^th	181	24.3%
2022	16.40	175^th	205	14.6%
2023	17.09	168^th	198	15.2%
2024	16.74	171^st	199	14.1%

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Rank History for White students at North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	60.63	86^th	225	61.8%
2022	65.02	82^nd	228	64.0%
2023	56.93	93^rd	234	60.3%
2024	49.63	113^th	229	50.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	480	48	95	1464	21	n/a	n/a	2108
1989	457	53	85	1488	20	n/a	n/a	2103
1990	386	60	85	1411	18	n/a	n/a	1960
1991	373	44	75	1438	27	n/a	n/a	1957
1992	336	31	55	1419	27	n/a	n/a	1868
1993	323	34	75	1425	20	n/a	n/a	1877
1994	301	33	59	1385	23	n/a	n/a	1801
1995	280	30	25	1363	16	n/a	n/a	1714
1996	280	30	25	1363	16	n/a	n/a	1714
1997	275	36	19	1363	19	n/a	n/a	1712
1998	253	34	17	1257	15	n/a	n/a	1576
1999	232	28	10	1221	11	n/a	n/a	1502
2000	215	33	9	1258	15	n/a	n/a	1530
2001	186	23	9	1327	20	n/a	n/a	1565
2002	182	36	10	1277	36	n/a	n/a	1541
2003	182	36	10	1277	36	n/a	n/a	1541
2004	158	35	10	1232	39	n/a	n/a	1474
2005	106	47	12	1158	31	n/a	n/a	1354
2006	95	42	9	1066	21	n/a	n/a	1233
2007	86	38	14	1075	14	n/a	n/a	1227
2008	68	35	10	955	12	n/a	n/a	1080
2009	59	31	11	852	11	n/a	n/a	964
2010	82	32	12	814	13	n/a	n/a	953
2011	54	28	7	753	19	0	13	874
2012	58	35	8	811	13	1	11	937
2013	65	39	3	766	19	1	6	899
2014	74	44	4	633	11	0	3	769
2015	68	58	2	685	14	2	11	840
2016	92	66	5	744	11	1	14	933
2017	99	80	8	771	11	0	22	991
2018	135	81	15	841	11	0	32	1115
2019	202	92	13	868	28	1	31	1235
2020	264	86	21	910	34	2	33	1350
2021	317	112	26	1058	32	2	44	1591
2022	350	108	22	1149	27	4	51	1711
2023	353	92	21	1089	18	7	57	1637

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2108	125.2	16.8	n/a
1989	2103	127.5	16.4	28.8
1990	1960	127.5	15.3	29.6
1991	1957	132.9	14.7	29.4
1992	1868	125.7	14.8	40.3
1993	1877	108.7	17.3	48
1994	1801	105.4	17.1	46.5
1995	1714	94.3	18.2	36.8
1996	1714	94.3	18.2	36.8
1997	1712	90.3	19.0	55.4
1998	1576	96.9	16.3	59.4
1999	1502	83.4	18.0	61.5
2000	1530	86.9	17.6	69.1
2001	1565	88.0	17.8	66.1
2002	1541	86.2	17.9	68.7
2003	1541	86.2	17.9	68.7
2004	1474	79.5	18.5	71.3
2005	1354	72.5	18.7	64
2006	1233	61.9	19.9	79.5
2007	1227	61.6	19.9	84.4
2008	1080	55.5	19.5	86.4
2009	964	54.8	17.6	73.7
2010	953	55.3	17.2	84.2
2011	874	55.8	15.6	86
2012	937	45.4	20.5	84.3
2013	899	63.1	14.2	85.7
2014	769	55.4	13.8	84.9
2015	840	58.0	14.4	77
2016	933	66.0	14.1	82.5
2017	991	67.3	14.7	81.1
2018	1115	70.3	15.8	76.8
2019	1235	74.3	16.6	69.6
2020	1350	81.4	16.5	68.1
2021	1591	94.2	16.8	69
2022	1711	102.2	16.7	64.2
2023	1637	99.8	16.4	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2108	125.2	16.8	n/a
1989	2103	127.5	16.4	28.8
1990	1960	127.5	15.3	29.6
1991	1957	132.9	14.7	29.4
1992	1868	125.7	14.8	40.3
1993	1877	108.7	17.3	48
1994	1801	105.4	17.1	46.5
1995	1714	94.3	18.2	36.8
1996	1714	94.3	18.2	36.8
1997	1712	90.3	19.0	55.4
1998	1576	96.9	16.3	59.4
1999	1502	83.4	18.0	61.5
2000	1530	86.9	17.6	69.1
2001	1565	88.0	17.8	66.1
2002	1541	86.2	17.9	68.7
2003	1541	86.2	17.9	68.7
2004	1474	79.5	18.5	71.3
2005	1354	72.5	18.7	64
2006	1233	61.9	19.9	79.5
2007	1227	61.6	19.9	84.4
2008	1080	55.5	19.5	86.4
2009	964	54.8	17.6	73.7
2010	953	55.3	17.2	84.2
2011	874	55.8	15.6	86
2012	937	45.4	20.5	84.3
2013	899	63.1	14.2	85.7
2014	769	55.4	13.8	84.9
2015	840	58.0	14.4	77
2016	933	66.0	14.1	82.5
2017	991	67.3	14.7	81.1
2018	1115	70.3	15.8	76.8
2019	1235	74.3	16.6	69.6
2020	1350	81.4	16.5	68.1
2021	1591	94.2	16.8	69
2022	1711	102.2	16.7	64.2
2023	1637	99.8	16.4	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,031
2020	$14,004
2021	$14,197
2022	$15,504
2023	$17,903

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 262^nd of 349 High schools	13.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1235	1637	32.6%
African American	92	92
American Indian	28	18	35.7%
Asian	13	21	61.5%
Hispanic	868	1089	25.5%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	202	353	74.8%
Two or More Races	31	57	83.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	64.4%	5.2%

Schools Near North High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
North High School	Public	9-12	2960 North Speer Boulevard	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-2700	1,637	100	16.4	64.4%	353 (21.6%)	92 (5.6%)	1,089 (66.5%)	21 (1.3%)	18 (1.1%)	7 (0.4%)	57 (3.5%)	21.1	276^th of 349 public high schools	20.9%		23.7	262^nd of 349 public high schools	24.9%	14	47.0	19.0	46.0	23.0	41.0	16.0						14.8	$17,903
North High School Engagement Center	Public	9-12	2960 Speer Blvd	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-2700	95	9	11.1	75.8%	5 (5.3%)	8 (8.4%)	81 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$20,222
AUL Denver	Public, Charter	9-12	2417 W. 29th Ave	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 282-0900	159	13	12.2	89.9%	9 (5.7%)	7 (4.4%)	136 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)			28.0										$18,647
Career Education Center Early College	Public	9-12	2650 Eliot Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6600	480	41	11.7	89.2%	9 (1.9%)	7 (1.5%)	457 (95.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	18.2	289^th of 349 public high schools	17.2%		18.1	283^rd of 349 public high schools	18.9%	6	54.0	24.0	47.0	18.0	24.0	8.0						3.8	$22,395
Denver Online	Public	6-12	451 S. Tejon St.	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-8281	799	56	14.3	64.8%	152 (19.0%)	144 (18.0%)	404 (50.6%)	23 (2.9%)	12 (1.5%)	5 (0.6%)	59 (7.4%)	28.8	240^th of 349 public high schools	31.2%		17.5	286^th of 349 public high schools	18.1%	46	66.0	21.0	51.0	11.0	53.0	12.0	12.5	11.5	12.5	12.2	5.0	13.3	$17,199
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	4250 Shoshone Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2600	187	13	14.2	55.6%	44 (23.5%)	6 (3.2%)	124 (66.3%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.8%)	54.3	144^th of 349 public high schools	58.7%		36.5	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%	69					55.0	30.0			50.0	40.0		37.5	$19,317
RiseUp Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	2342 Broadway St	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 292-1018	120	9	13.9	76.7%	20 (16.7%)	30 (25.0%)	63 (52.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)	18.0												$22,044
Colorado High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1175 Osage Street #100	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 892-8475	204	15	13.3	93.1%	10 (4.9%)	47 (23.0%)	128 (62.7%)	4 (2.0%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.9%)								(n/a)													$14,973
Emily Griffith High School	Public	9-12	1860 Lincoln St.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-4901	387	17	22.9	73.9%	46 (11.9%)	69 (17.8%)	247 (63.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)													$17,257
West High School	Public	9-12	951 Elati St	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5300	637	47	13.5	93.2%	28 (4.4%)	49 (7.7%)	541 (84.9%)	6 (0.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	5.8	334^th of 349 public high schools	4.3%		4.3	337^th of 349 public high schools	3.4%	3	35.0	3.0	24.0	12.0	13.0	3.0						5.6	$20,587

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