NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 1,115 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Denver NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2960 North Speer Boulevard, is a historic cornerstone of the Denver Public Schools system. Serving the vibrant communities of Northwest Denver, the school is known for its iconic, castle-like architecture and long-standing presence in the city. North High focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment programs, and diverse extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for college and career success in an increasingly global society.
Beyond its academic offerings, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL takes great pride in its deep-rooted school spirit and commitment to inclusive community engagement. The school emphasizes a supportive environment that values the unique cultural background of its students, fostering a sense of belonging and civic responsibility. By blending its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Denver North continues to strive toward academic excellence while empowering its student body to become active, informed contributors to the broader Denver community.
For more information, contact NORTH HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 423-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80211-3795
(720) 423-2700
http://north.dpsk12.org
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 1,115 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,115
- Teachers:
- 70.37
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,115 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.4%
- White
- 12.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.