North High School
School Overview
North High School is a public school located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a school in Des Moines Independent Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,324 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,324 students are attending North High School. By gender, there are 664 and 660 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
North High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 108 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Asian | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| White | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 108 | 52 | 56 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for North High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 12.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 331 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 85,455 Households |
| Population | 208,305 |
| Male | 104,868 |
| Female | 108,532 |
| Child Population | 59,639 |
| Total Housing Units | 92,880 Units |
| Average House Value | $132,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $854 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $53,281 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.98% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
North High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 317 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 315 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at North High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 317 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 105 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 276 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 315 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
In Des Moines Independent Comm School District, 63 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DES MOINES, Iowa
10 private schools are serving students in DES MOINES, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.