North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 17th Ave N,  Fargo, ND
Fargo Public Schools
3.8
5.0
1,046 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
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
3.62
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
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
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
77.7%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
5.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
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 179 Students
University of North Dakota 125 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 96 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 53 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 44 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 38 Students
Colorado State University 38 Students
Concordia College 32 Students
University of Iowa 24 Students
Arizona State University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Chemistry 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 123 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My high school experience has overall been fairly decent. I have had no problems with other students or teacher. The teachers are very nice as well as administration. North High School has never made me feel unsafe being there and it is a great school.
3.0 Senior
12/31/2020
North was very heavy in academics. Lots of talk about AP and Dual Credit options, and it was very well taught. I was involved with lots of music and I was sad to see how little attention was given to the music department.
5.0 Alum
2/5/2020
Great opportunities for AP courses, specialty courses (Art classes, language courses), music extracurriculars, and athletics.
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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,046 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% 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 3.62, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $248,677. 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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