- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190858001977
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
North High School held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.4 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 190858001977 · Davenport, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,190 enr · 15.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
North High School held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.4 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- This school
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate
577 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,190 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 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 methodology
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,288
- 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.
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 (~1,190 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,352 (2022-23) → 1,303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.