North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1101 E Thomas Rd,  Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Union High School District
3.6
4.0
2,194 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Laura Telles
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
570
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
26.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11%
State Average
44%
Science
10%
State Average
31%
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
601:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
82.3%
Black
7.9%
White
4.2%
Native American
2.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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.
Arizona State University 762 Students
Northern Arizona University 618 Students
University of Arizona 470 Students
Grand Canyon University 424 Students
Phoenix College 394 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 245 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 182 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 171 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 133 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 149 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Biology 59 Students
Criminology 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Accounting 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 536 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/3/2025
Mi experiencia en la escuela ah sido muy buena los maestros y consejeros te dan un gran apoyo. Me hubiera gustado tener clases de español desde que empeze la escuela.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
One of the best parts was meeting new people there and the teachers. The teachers were mostly all very nice and cared a lot for their students. One of the worst parts was COVID and missing out on a year of school. Besides that, I wish I had more freedom with my schedule, and wish I could've changed some of my classes. It was also very hard to keep up with the work. The events like prom/homecoming etc. I wish had more effort put into them.
5.0 Alum
6/7/2022
It was great experience there, i don't regret going to that High School. The staff is nice and confident.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/12/2022
We moved from out of state to central Phoenix before my son was starting 9th grade. He applied for North’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program and started there last year. I was worried about the transition from a rural small school to an urban large school as a new kid freshman year after bein...
1.0 parent
3/26/2019
-0 horrible school including the principals and teachers. Save yourself some time and energy and please don't enroll your child here!!!!!!
4.0 student
1/6/2016
Joined in for my sophomore year its been a great place, the teachers are friendly and it was FUN !! :)
5.0 student
4/17/2013
North High is one of the highschools i been attending so far , since my fresh mean im a student of 2014 . North High has such as fun activites and gropus , many teachers that are helpful for there students . (:

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North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 2,194 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% 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 3.26, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $391,665. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pxu City, Central High School, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.

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