North High School

1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North High School's student population of 509 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
41%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of North High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of North High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North High School?
509 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North High School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Near North.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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