Enrollment
1,190
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Davenport, IA
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190858001977
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858001977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North High School
North High School is a large high school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 1,190 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,190 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davenport's high schools, it stands alongside West High School (1,304 students): North High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,190
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 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
White 45.6%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, North High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes North High School.
$13,411
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate | Smaller | Higher 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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Davenport
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
47.0% of students at North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North High School rank among high schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is North High School a good school?
North High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Davenport Comm School District?
Besides North High School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and Sudlow Intermediate (734 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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