Enrollment
1,650
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Evansville, IN
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180345000478
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North High School
North High School is a large high school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 1,650 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,650 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evansville's high schools, it stands alongside William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students): North High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 21.8:1).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students) and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 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.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 74.1%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, North High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes North High School.
$12,310
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccutchanville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Evansville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
William Henry Harrison High School
Standard public school
1,332 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Standard public school
1,293 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,087 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Signature School Inc
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
New Tech Institute
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harwood Career Prep High School
Standard public school
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
31.4% of students at North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is North High School a good school?
North High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides North High School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students), and Central High School (1,087 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.
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