- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux City, IA
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192640001522
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
North High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 192640001522 · Sioux City, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,529 enr · 19.9:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
North High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 75.7 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
- This school
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
826 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,529 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,529
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 34.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, North High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Sioux City
2 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 (~1,529 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,634 (2022-23) → 1,660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 19.9:1, which is 34% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
54.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, 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 Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides North High School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), West High School (1,308 students), and North Middle School (1,136 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.