- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180345000478
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
North High School held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 93.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180345000478 · Evansville, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 16.7:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students)
North High School held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 93.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- Mccutchanville
Mccutchanville Elementary School
919 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,650 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 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 methodology
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,293
- 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
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384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
New Tech Institute
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264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harwood Career Prep High School
Standard public school
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,650 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,674 (2022-23) → 1,643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.