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Northern High School
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  • Public
  • DURHAM, NC

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade C+
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B minus
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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Northern High School is a public school located in DURHAM, NC. It has 1,349 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
33%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Average SAT
1070
141 responses
Average ACT
21
83 responses
AP Enrollment
19%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade B+
Median Household Income
$81,821
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,369
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$253,400
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
58%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 30 responses
  • Sports
    30%
  • Spirit Week
    27%
  • Culinary events
    17%
  • Plays
    13%
  • Homecoming
    7%
  • Chorus concerts
    3%
  • Spirit Week
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,349
Free or Reduced Lunch
41%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$43,354
Teachers in First/Second Year
16%
48%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,350 / year
National
$12,239
74%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 23 responses
22%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 23 responses
26%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 23 responses

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