- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000389
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #23 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #23 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North High School held near 1,635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.8 → 95.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080336000389 · Denver, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,653 enr · 16.7:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
North High School held near 1,635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.8 → 95.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- This school
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- Mcauliffe Inte
Mcauliffe International School
1,329 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,653 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High School compares
North High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,653
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 22.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, North High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcauliffe International School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,653 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
57.7% of students at North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #23 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides North High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.