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#387 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 21% in state

North High School

High School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN

An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15331 Hwy 41 N, Evansville, IN 47725

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation15.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,576
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at North High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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

$105,528

Median home value

$270,700

Median rent

$1,632/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

97.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·26 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 in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–12Not available826Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available1,126Compare →
Francis Joseph Reitz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available1,321Compare →
New Tech InstituteEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#9 of 37
District spending per student
$13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North High School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North High School

North High School is a public high school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 1,643 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 1,643 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 17.7:1. 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 IN?

North High School ranks #387 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North High School?

37.9% of students at North High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Vanderburgh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 47725)
19,436
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 47725; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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