NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
North High School is a public high school that is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 2,675 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 136 teachers, North High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North High School, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, is a historic and integral part of the Phoenix Union High School District. Established in 1939, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. It serves a vibrant, multicultural student body, offering a wide array of educational opportunities that cater to various interests and career aspirations.
Beyond its core curriculum, North High School is noted for its strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on preparing students for post-secondary success, utilizing modern resources and a dedicated faculty to support personal and academic growth. With its central location on East Thomas Road, the school remains a pillar of the local community, striving to empower its students to become informed, active, and successful global citizens.
For more information, contact North High School at (602) 764-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 2,675 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 2,675
- Teachers:
- 136
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,675 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- White
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.