North High

Summary:

North High is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, serving 487 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.29%) compared to the district (49.06%) and state (5.34%) averages. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, with 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars and proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. North High also has a 4-year graduation rate of 73.1%, which is lower than the district average of 58.3%, and a high dropout rate of 15.0%, more than double the district's 11.1% rate. Additionally, 82.75% of North High's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

The nearby schools, such as Plymouth Youth Center, Plymouth Youth Center Extended, and MPS Online 6-12, also demonstrate low academic performance and serve similar student populations, suggesting that the challenges faced by North High are not isolated but rather reflect broader systemic issues within the Minneapolis Public School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 668-1700

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
475^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,089

Feeder schools for North High:

Elementary:	Bryn Mawr Elementary
	Kenwood Elementary
	Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary
Middle:	Anwatin Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.3%

Hispanic:

6.2%

White:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North High ranks worse than 99% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North High 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.3%), Hispanic (6.2%), White (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North High is 14.3, which is the 8^th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare North High employs 33.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North High is $20,089, which is the 7^th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North High:

SchoolDigger ranks North High 475^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See North High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North High

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Rank History for all students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	8.43	441^st	504	12.5%
2016	3.07	479^th	489	2.0%
2017	2.66	484^th	489	1.0%
2018	3.22	492^nd	494	0.4%
2019	3.05	489^th	492	0.6%
2021	3.64	415^th	428	3.0%
2022	3.15	467^th	472	1.1%
2023	5.66	457^th	476	4.0%
2024	3.67	475^th	480	1.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.93	219^th	220	0.5%
2024	3.18	219^th	221	0.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.19	367^th	374	1.9%
2019	3.95	368^th	370	0.5%
2022	5.55	306^th	312	1.9%
2023	4.61	389^th	393	1.0%
2024	4.31	386^th	389	0.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.43	391^st	395	1.0%
2019	1.22	401^st	401	0.0%
2022	2.00	387^th	388	0.3%
2023	2.26	396^th	396	0.0%
2024	2.38	401^st	403	0.5%

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Rank History for Male students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.93	393^rd	398	1.3%
2019	2.25	400^th	411	2.7%
2021	1.27	350^th	351	0.3%
2022	1.91	403^rd	403	0.0%
2023	4.43	387^th	398	2.8%
2024	2.78	402^nd	405	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	9.88	102^nd	106	3.8%
2019	7.65	103^rd	103	0.0%
2021	8.45	67^th	68	1.5%
2022	6.04	102^nd	102	0.0%
2023	6.99	98^th	98	0.0%
2024	6.77	109^th	109	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	2	58	2	2	0	0	0	64
2014	1	145	4	3	1	0	0	154
2015	13	228	8	5	4	0	0	258
2016	21	250	7	7	2	0	2	289
2017	14	351	7	12	3	0	3	390
2018	10	394	9	12	5	0	6	436
2019	10	395	9	21	4	0	8	447
2020	6	339	6	15	7	1	8	382
2021	11	362	4	13	3	1	8	402
2022	27	359	9	20	7	0	16	438
2023	26	391	10	30	9	0	21	487

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	64	6.8	9.3	92.2
2014	154	12.9	11.9	88.3
2015	258	23.0	11.2	89.5
2016	289	34.0	8.5	86.9
2017	390	35.6	10.9	85.1
2018	436	71.1	6.1	80.5
2019	447	71.1	6.2	81
2020	382	49.2	7.7	72.3
2021	402	40.0	10.0	67.4
2022	438	33.7	12.9	67.8
2023	487	33.9	14.3	82.8

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	64	6.8	9.3	92.2
2014	154	12.9	11.9	88.3
2015	258	23.0	11.2	89.5
2016	289	34.0	8.5	86.9
2017	390	35.6	10.9	85.1
2018	436	71.1	6.1	80.5
2019	447	71.1	6.2	81
2020	382	49.2	7.7	72.3
2021	402	40.0	10.0	67.4
2022	438	33.7	12.9	67.8
2023	487	33.9	14.3	82.8

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,089

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 489^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 457^th of 476 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (North High)	10.6	12.1	1.5%
10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	41.9	45.6	3.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (North High)	4.4	3.7	0.6%
11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	27.2	31.7	4.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (North High)	1.1	10.6	9.5%
End of Course Science (Minneapolis Public School District)	34.1	34.2	0.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	487	8.9%
African American	395	391	1%
American Indian	4	9	125%
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	21	30	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	26	160%
Two or More Races	8	21	162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81%	82.8%	1.8%

Schools Near North High

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
North High	Public	9-12	1500 James Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	487	34	14.3	82.8%	26 (5.3%)	391 (80.3%)	30 (6.2%)	10 (2.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	3.7	475^th of 480 public high schools	1.0%	5.7	457^th of 476 public high schools	4.0%	18				0.0	0.0				8.3	8.3		2.5	2.5	$20,089
Basic Skills	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)														$8,999
Alternative Learning Center Extended Day	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)														$20,990
MPLS High School Alternative Program	Public	11-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
MPS Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(612) 668-0726	320	20	16.3	78.1%	55 (17.2%)	157 (49.1%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	29 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	11.2	431^st of 480 public high schools	10.2%				(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	9.5	18.2	16.7	28.6	17.4		12.5	8.0	$19,989
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1450	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)														$4,606
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1450	62	4	14.0	80.6%	10 (16.1%)	37 (59.7%)	7 (11.3%)	5 (8.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)							(n/a)														$16,095
Banaadir Secondary	Public, Charter	7-12	1201 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 326-7200	95	8	11.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	435^th of 480 public high schools	9.4%	10.5	423^rd of 476 public high schools	11.1%	12		24.1	4.6	9.1	14.5		48.3	18.2	20.0	31.8	13.6	14.3	13.9
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)							(n/a)														$4,606
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%	6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12				0.0	0.0							0.0	0.0	$17,832

Frequently Asked Questions about North High

What is the racial makeup of North High?

Students at North High are 80% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend North High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended North High.

Is North High a good school?

North High ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Minnesota high schools.

What schools feed into North High?

North High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryn Mawr Elementary
Elementary : Kenwood Elementary
Elementary : Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary
Middle : Anwatin Middle

What district is North High in?

Minneapolis Public School District

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North High	Public	9-12	1500 James Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	487	34	14.3	82.8%	26 (5.3%)	391 (80.3%)	30 (6.2%)	10 (2.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	3.7	475^th of 480 public high schools	1.0%		5.7	457^th of 476 public high schools	4.0%	18				0.0	0.0				8.3	8.3		2.5	2.5	$20,089
Basic Skills	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$8,999
Alternative Learning Center Extended Day	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$20,990
MPLS High School Alternative Program	Public	11-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MPS Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(612) 668-0726	320	20	16.3	78.1%	55 (17.2%)	157 (49.1%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	29 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	11.2	431^st of 480 public high schools	10.2%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	9.5	18.2	16.7	28.6	17.4		12.5	8.0	$19,989
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1450	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,606
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1450	62	4	14.0	80.6%	10 (16.1%)	37 (59.7%)	7 (11.3%)	5 (8.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)								(n/a)														$16,095
Banaadir Secondary	Public, Charter	7-12	1201 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 326-7200	95	8	11.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	435^th of 480 public high schools	9.4%		10.5	423^rd of 476 public high schools	11.1%	12		24.1	4.6	9.1	14.5		48.3	18.2	20.0	31.8	13.6	14.3	13.9
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)														$4,606
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%		6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12				0.0	0.0							0.0	0.0	$17,832