North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Holcomb Ave,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.7
3.5
1,433 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
21
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.4%
Science
27.2%
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
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 260 Students
University of Iowa 170 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 154 Students
Drake University 123 Students
University of Northern Iowa 120 Students
Grand View University 96 Students
Simpson College 72 Students
Central College 64 Students
Coe College 28 Students
Mount Mercy University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 44 Students
Business 42 Students
Biology 42 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Entrepreneurship 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 127 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/3/2019
I love the diversity at North High and the connections you can easily create with both students and teachers. One thing I would change would be the availability of resources to help seniors prepare for college, for example having clubs to prepare for college, etc.
5.0 Parent
4/16/2019
Good high school for area. Good classes and programs. Central classes are available to go further in interested subjects.
3.0 Alum
1/21/2019
North high school had pretty average teachers overall, I felt as though many of the AP teachers were not qualified to teach an AP course. However, North had great diversity and allowed students to interact with people different from them across clubs and activities. The school also has great school spirit, especially at sporting events.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
1.0 other
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...
4.0 parent
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...
4.0 other
8/4/2012
I was not a student at NHS .... My husband graduated here. We are attending the 1972 reunion this month.
5.0 student
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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 35% 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 C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $172,905. 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.

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