Appleton North High School

Appleton North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5000 N Ballard Rd,  Appleton, WI
Appleton Area School District
3.9
3.5
1,635 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Huggins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
83.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
403:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
66.1%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.9%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 266 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 159 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 150 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 135 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 108 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 102 Students
Fox Valley Technical College 90 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 88 Students
Marquette University 72 Students
Michigan State University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 85 Students
Business 78 Students
Biology 69 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Pre-Law Studies 34 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students
Communications 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 218 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/11/2025
The school itself is very good, almost all of the teachers there are super nice and fun and they want to help you learn more. The facilities could be better but they are upgrading the gym and other stuff the year after I graduate so maybe it'll be better idk
5.0 Senior
12/5/2024
One thing that is great is that teachers are really supportive and can move around your needs. One thing that isn't the greatest is the fact that there is a lack of respect between students, especially in the parking lot and hallways.
5.0 Works Here
9/24/2024
super goo i had a fun time working there i got paid like 25$ hour as a janitor the BEST hands down i also beated my meat and did not get caught
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/20/2020
My daughter graduated from North and I substitute taught there. Their drama department is excellent. I have high regard for this high school.
2.0 student
3/14/2015
Appleton North focuses too much on unrealistic academic achievement. Need to submit your class rank to colleges? It's a shame that you attended Appleton North. If you do not have a 4.0 GPA you are already dropped to below 60% of your class rank, a 3.5 and you're under 50%. Appleton North feels like...

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Appleton North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Appleton, WI and is served by the Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,635 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Appleton North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $522,172. Discover additional schools in the area, like Little Chute Area School, Little Chute High School, Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Appleton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Appleton North High School.

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