Brooklin Griffis
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(515) 478-8987
39 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$135K - $187K Price Range
North High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
501 Holcomb Ave,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
B
B-
C
B-
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
15.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
35.4%
Science
27.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
394:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
36.1%
Black
25.7%
White
19.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
<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.
Iowa State University
261 Students
University of Iowa
182 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
147 Students
Drake University
122 Students
University of Northern Iowa
119 Students
Grand View University
102 Students
Simpson College
73 Students
Central College
70 Students
Coe College
30 Students
Mount Mercy Campus of St. Ambrose University
26 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
43 Students
Business
39 Students
Nursing
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
32 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Computer Science
26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
13 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
13 Students
Journalism
13 Students
Entrepreneurship
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/15/2025
Although North High School is lacking in funding they do they're best to try and support the students; most of the teachers at North give their all when teaching students; for activities they're lacking in school clubs (they only have 10) Mostly due to lack of funding; the school sport or " culture" is is extremely boring or for better word lack there of. The may be due to the new generation of students; who are absorbed in they're phones and own conversations.
6/28/2023
I would say that the school is good, but like every other school out there there would be things that need to be better, this year I was not in the school a lot, but I know that some bad things were happening, other than that my teachers were great.
5/16/2022
I loved that the school is really diverse and most people get along pretty well most of the time. I love that we engage in many activities as a school communities like planting trees! I would like to see the community encourage more engagements with students
GreatSchools Reviews
9/1/2024
This school is horrible sent a well mannered teenage girl to school sophomore year by senior year she was a stranger, this school is extremely toxic for students with a good head on their shoulders there’s constant bullying online social and societal norms clearly are not taught. I could be a victim...
4/6/2021
I am a 2017 graduate. Although the academic education was not great, the students had good heads on their shoulders. I never witnessed bullying or harassment. The student body was like a family, all having dealt with similar traumas, that we understood our peers. i made so many more friends at North...
8/4/2012
I was not a student at NHS .... My husband graduated here. We are attending the 1972 reunion this month.
2/2/2011
I am a alumni to North high who transfered from another Des Moines school and found the staff and the block schedule to be a great learning opportunity. Not only does the staff care about each student, bock scheduling makes time for a more hands on question and answering, help with homework or when...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$94K - $317K
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$174,249
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$55,545
% of College Grads
10%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,004 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$750 - $1,115 per month
- Prairie Woods Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 4014 Hubbell Ave
- Des Moines, IA
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Parks in this Area
McHenry Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Margo Frankel Woods State Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Riverview Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Belle M Turner Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Birdland Sports Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Earl Rodine Park And Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Residential neighborhood in Des Moines great for first-time buyers
River Bend
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Union Park
Des Moines neighborhood is home to one of the oldest parks in the city
North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $174,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.