North High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/north

2,135 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,135

Total Students

112.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	1,757
Black	169
Asian	22
Two or More	36
American Indian	56
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,757 (82.3 %)
Black
169 (7.9 %)
White
90 (4.2 %)
American Indian
56 (2.6 %)
Two or More
36 (1.7 %)
Asian
22 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-6500
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/north
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 574

Grade 10 559

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 479