North High School

5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

North High School's student population of 1,561 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#972 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
9%
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White
71%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of North High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of North High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #972 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Kimberly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,561 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Appleton Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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