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
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
13%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
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

Science
10%
State Average
31%
Math
11%
State Average
44%
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
51%
Female
49%
Economically disadvantaged
97.3%
Hispanic
81.7%
Male
51%
Female
49%
Limited English proficient
19.3%
Black
8.7%
White
4.5%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
1.9%

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 660 Students
Northern Arizona University 544 Students
University of Arizona 397 Students
Grand Canyon University 362 Students
Phoenix College 336 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 195 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 163 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 141 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 112 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 107 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Nursing 115 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Biology 55 Students
Criminology 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Accounting 33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 506 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/4/2024
Great communication with parents. This school has great programs and opportunities for students to get ahead and complete college credits. Encourage students to continue their education.
3.0 Sophomore
3/30/2024
Throughout my two years of experience at north high school the teachers are nice but depending on the teacher sometimes they aren't really good at teaching students but they know the material ,which makes it hard for students to really understand. Also there are a lot of fights on campus which doesn't really make it a safe environment for students that are coming to learn.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
I've been at north for 3 years and I have some trouble seeking the help I need. it's very rare to find teachers who want to help and dedicate their time to help other than teachers only being there just cause they do there are some who love their job so much and especially the security team .
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,194 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% 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 3.27, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $390,935. Discover additional schools in the area, like PXU City, Phoenix Educator Preparatory, Central 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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