Enrollment
1,653
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000389
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at North High School
North High School is a higher-need, large high school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 1,653 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,653 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside North High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North High School compares
North High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes North High School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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Similar enrollment (~1,653 students)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is North High School a good school?
North High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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