North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Harrington Way,  Worcester, MA
Worcester Public Schools
3.7
4.1
1,420 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Houlihan
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

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
14:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
22.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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.
Worcester State University 213 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 182 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 169 Students
Boston University 164 Students
Quinsigamond Community College 115 Students
Clark University 110 Students
Boston College 98 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 93 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 93 Students
College of the Holy Cross 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Biology 64 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Chemistry 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 155 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/11/2025
North High School is a warm, diverse, and supportive community school that shines through its dedicated faculty, inclusive culture, and strong extracurricular offerings. Its efforts in enhancing career and college readiness truly stand out. While academic outcomes lag behind, the school's proactive growth plans and commitment to equitable instruction show potential for positive change.
4.0 Junior
12/9/2024
When I joined North High as a Sophormore very new to the country, the people in the some felt like my second family. The Administration, teachers and friends made me very comfortable and looked after both academics and overall. They helped me adjust my understanding of the subjects they were teaching to my understanding, since the way they taught and from my country are different.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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...
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...
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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North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Worcester, MA and is served by the Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $470,355. Discover additional schools in the area, like Worcester Technical High School, Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, Doherty Memorial High School, and more. Learn more about what Worcester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.

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