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#1894 of 2,105 schools in WI

North High

High School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI

An Oshkosh Area School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 W Smith Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2021)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,676
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at North High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,685/100K

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

$61,734

Median home value

$164,000

Median rent

$932/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·39 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
Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.2 mi471Compare →
Oshkosh Correctional InstitutionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated121.8 mi1Compare →
West HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.0 mi1,669Compare →
Lourdes Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private9–122.1 mi162Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Oshkosh Area School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#18 of 21
District spending per student
$15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

North High is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North High

North High is a public high school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 1,262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% 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 1,262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?

The student-teacher ratio at North High is 12.3:1. 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 #1,894 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is North High's MySchoolScout rating?

North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% 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?

55.4% 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
1,262
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 54901)
36,999
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
30.7
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 54901; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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