North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2960 N Speer Blvd,  Denver, CO
Highland Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.7
4.8
1,711 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicole Veltze
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
43.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
17.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
318:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
66.5%
White
21.6%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 358 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 325 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 298 Students
University of Colorado Denver 250 Students
University of Denver 200 Students
University of Northern Colorado 174 Students
Regis University 164 Students
Community College of Denver 137 Students
Colorado Mesa University 109 Students
Colorado School of Mines 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 115 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 54 Students
Criminology 41 Students
Environmental Science 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Architecture 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 122 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/22/2025
North Highschool was overall a good school especially when it came to resources for college readiness. The college advisors were incredibly helpful when it came to my applications and I believe they helped me immensely in my journey.
4.0 Alum
12/19/2024
Overall it was a pretty mediocre high school experience. Nothing out of the ordinary. I had a good experience because I made good friends. The school is not very challenging to be honest.
4.0 Senior
11/10/2022
The teachers are very nice and helpful especially the people that work in the future center which helps students prepare for collage and they have many helpful resources
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4.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/3/2023
My family has several generations who have attended North High School and now both my children are attending. The staff and teachers are very involved in helping students to succeed in their classes by outreaching parents, giving tutoring times through the week and in school social emotional support...
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5.0 parent
9/1/2023
Lots of opportunities to engage with other families and staff. CSC, coffees with the principal, family events, art shows, theater performances, sporting events, etc. Wonderful and caring staff. Diverse class offerings including embedded honors classes to increase honors participation. AP and concurr...
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5.0 parent
9/1/2023
Our two sons had outstanding experiences at North High School. The school was the perfect size to find the clubs and activities that resonated with them. They were able to build supportive relationships through those activities, and they were able to challenge themselves with a wide variety of class...
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5.0 parent
8/31/2023
The North teachers, staff and admin are so dedicated to our students. They love them and they love the whole community and it shows. They are able to meet the needs of an enormous variety of students, from AP and college level instruction, remedial support, sports, theater, the arts, as well as show...
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North High School

North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,711 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $843,691. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center Middle College of Denver, North High School Engagement Center, Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.

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