North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 17th Ave N,  Fargo, ND
Fargo Public Schools
3.9
5.0
1,046 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
59%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
11%
Science
12%
State Average
13%
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
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5.9%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
North Dakota State University 182 Students
University of North Dakota 138 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 100 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 55 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 47 Students
Concordia College 42 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 37 Students
Colorado State University 37 Students
University of Iowa 30 Students
North Dakota State College of Science 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Finance 15 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 120 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/17/2025
I believe North High is the best school in the city for arts. The Theater program there is amazing and consistently has students who go on to perform and lead in the summer mainstage musical at Trollwood Performing Arts School.
3.0 Senior
3/18/2019
North High School has some pretty good teachers, but there are a few that are quite apathetic. The administration clearly supports athletics over other clubs and activities, but they've been trying to improve over recent years.
3.0 NicheUser
9/12/2016
Like most schools you have a mix of great and acceptable educators.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
1/26/2024
I love my school. I am in several AP courses, I've done well on the standardized testing, and I feel like I belong here. It is an amazing community to explore what you want to do with the rest of your life in a supportive enviroment.
5.0 student
10/14/2022
Excellent school: Great teachers, staff, and academics
5.0 parent
12/16/2013
My daughter is getting a great education for North High. She has been taking many AP classses and this has really helped her get ready for college. She has scored high on her standardized tests and ACT tests thanks to her excellent education and hard working teachers.
5.0 parent
10/30/2013
My children attended North High School and I believe the education they received was excellent. All 3 are college graduates and had no problems regarding the level of preparation they had K12 in Fargo. One of my children was on an IEP and with the services she received while in the Fargo Public Scho...

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North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fargo, ND and is served by the Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,046 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $255,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fargo Spec Ed Unit, FPS 9-12 Virtual Academy, Dakota High School, and more. Learn more about what Fargo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.

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