Northern High School
School Overview
Northern High School is a public school located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a school in Durham Public Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 26% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,539 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 119 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,539 students are attending Northern High School. By gender, there are 800 and 739 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northern High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 318 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Asian | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Black | 94 | 51 | 43 |
| White | 146 | 64 | 82 |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 318 | 149 | 169 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 119 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northern High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 88.2% of teachers are certified. 84.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 119 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 105 | 88.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 14 | 11.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 12 | 10.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 308 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 125,953 Households |
| Population | 297,066 |
| Male | 149,039 |
| Female | 162,809 |
| Child Population | 80,168 |
| Total Housing Units | 136,060 Units |
| Average House Value | $223,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,067 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,958 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northern High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 288 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 300 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northern High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 288 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 82 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 275 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 300 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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