Below Average
#1852 of 2,105 schools in WI
North High
High School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54913
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2021)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 36% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North High 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), 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
$103,149
Median home value
$365,400
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Cities Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Fox Valley Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Little Chute Career Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
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.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #31 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North High is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North High
North High is a public high school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 1,612 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North High
What grades does North High serve?
North High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North High?
North High has an enrollment of approximately 1,612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North High rank in WI?
North High ranks #1,852 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is North High's MySchoolScout rating?
North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is North High a charter school?
No, North High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North High a Title I school?
No, North High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North High?
32.8% of students at North High 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
- 1,612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5405
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54913)
- 24,366
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 54913; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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