North High School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
North High School in North Minneapolis is a comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12. North High prepares students to thrive in a global, competitive marketplace. The school forges partnerships with families, businesses, community members, & organizations to realize the school’s vision. North High offers rigorous instruction & small class sizes. Staff equip students to succeed in college & in the workforce.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Hmong
Extra programming
North High School offers the following extracurriculars: Agriculture, Anime, Art, Chess, Cooking, DJ (Disc Jockey), E-Sports, Film, Latine Identity, Micro Drone Racing, Music, Neurospice, & Weight Training.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Foreign Language Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend North High School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Below Average
Academic programming
North High School’s Academic Programming is framed around State standards, graduation criteria, & a model that holds three pillars, referred to as “Majors,” that students can design their schedule around & graduate with extensive preparation & knowledge in. The three majors are: Arts & Communication, Social Justice, & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math).
Academic Programs Offered:
Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College prep, Credit recovery, Multi-Grade Classrooms, PSEO, Personalized Learning, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing, STEM/STEAM, Social Justice
Special education programming
North High School is structured to provide support to students with special education needs that vary from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ranging from settings one to three. North High staff is specialized to support students with specific learning disabilities, autism, emotional & behavioral, & development &/or cognitive delays.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
North High School embraces students who speak languages other than English. This lives out at North High through staffing & peer support in areas like scheduled classes, breakout rooms, co-teaching in Spanish, & language affinity groups.
College Continuation
Graduation
Climate
Above Average
School values
North High’s commitment to academics, arts, & athletics as integral parts of a well-rounded education, each offering distinct benefits that contribute to their student’s holistic development.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
North High uses the MPS Behavior Standards to uphold a school climate that is safe & respectful for students, staff, & visitors. Members of their community failing to uphold that standard are identified immediately for intervention & redirection.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
No student falls through the cracks. Through weekly data evaluation & review, each student’s academic, & social & emotional needs will be celebrated for success &/or addressed for intervention.
