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North High School

High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1101 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85014

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,194
Chronic Absenteeism78.9%

Students at North High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where North High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,995

Median home value

$447,500

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

42.6%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
9.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·105 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pathways in EducationCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–120.6 mi148Compare →
St Mary's Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private9–120.6 mi487Compare →
Arizona Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–120.8 mi4,499Compare →
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–120.9 mi190Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North High School

North High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 1,902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,354 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North High School

What grades does North High School serve?

North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North High School?

North High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,902 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North High School rank in AZ?

North High School ranks #1,354 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North High School a charter school?

No, North High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North High School a Title I school?

No, North High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,902
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.9%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 85014)
26,215
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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