Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
36%
15%
White
40%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #931 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,074 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of North High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri 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 Parkway C-2 School District.
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