Serving 1,554 students in grades 9-12, High School North ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School North's student population of 1,554 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
High School North ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School North is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School North's ranking?
High School North is ranked #1128 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are High School North often compared to?
High School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School North?
The graduation rate of High School North is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend High School North?
1,554 students attend High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of High School North students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School North?
High School North has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does High School North offer ?
High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School North part of?
High School North is part of L'anse Creuse School District.
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