North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Harrington Way,  Worcester, MA
Hamilton Neighborhood
Worcester Public Schools
3.6
4.1
1,308 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Houlihan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
22.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
162:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
54.8%
Black
19.4%
White
17.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
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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.
Worcester State University 214 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 181 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 181 Students
Boston University 179 Students
Clark University 120 Students
Quinsigamond Community College 109 Students
Boston College 107 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Students
College of the Holy Cross 97 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Biology 76 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 152 Reviews
4.0
6/30/2024
I went to North High for all four years. I just recently graduated as class of 2024. I like North it was welcoming and I was apart of the music program band. Also captain of the Volleyball and Basketball team.
4.0 Sophomore
10/31/2022
i liked how we were very diverse and connected in different ways. No matter what class you were in you will always feel safe and have the option to make new friends. all the teachers are funny, kind, and hard working. they adjust to every students needs and are patient to those who need that extra help. they find ways to make time to those who need extra help. our sportsmanship is unmatched compared to any other school. some schools look for how athletic a student is, but not a north high. We care how respectful our students are. and that's what makes us difference. i can with experience, have been to other schools where their other sports team would harass us. but never at north high school. We have amazing students who ate so hard working and what to make the world a even better place. as well as students who are very unique and different. we have a large group of diverse people.
4.0 Senior
1/11/2021
this school has good teachers who care about the students . There's alot of opportunities and resources. the academics are ok.
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4.1 12 Reviews
5.0 other
6/2/2024
I graduated from North High School in 1961; was co-class historian; was a Horace Mann honor student; and was accepted at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, graduating in 1965.
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5.0 teacher
2/14/2017
north high has ups and downs , but the overall fact the teachers take the overall time to make connections with their students is amazing , I am a junior at quaboag regional high school, originally I attended north high but I do plan to return and attend north high once again because to me north is...
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5.0 student
2/9/2015
I am a sophomore at North High school. I can honestly say without a doubt that i love this school. The North high community is filled with teachers that actually care about what happens to you. They always go out of there way to help whenever the can. If your struggling with a subject in class no pr...
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4.0 parent
1/30/2015
For people who think that North is not safe for your child i would say you are wrong i have gone through that school and I brought both of my children through that school and have not been more proud of North for preparing my son and daughter for there carries. My son is enlisted in the Navy do to h...
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