North High School is a public high school located in Sioux City, Iowa with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. The school is a part of the Sioux City School District and is one of three public high schools in Sioux City. The school mascot is Stars, and their colors are red and blue.
Serving 1,529 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,529 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,529 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
43%
14%
Black
9%
7%
White
35%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sioux City Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1097 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 86%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,529 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of North High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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