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North High School

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Ranked 161 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Des Moines
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

North High School

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

About North High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 44% in Reading.
68
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1514
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.88%
Asian 10.63%
Hispanic 36.86%
Black 25.56%
Two+ Races 6.01%
Native Am. 0.73%
White
19.88%
Asian
10.63%
Hispanic
36.86%
Black
25.56%
Two+ Races
6.01%
Native Am.
0.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1514
48.35%
732 Female
51.59%
781 Male

Student Population

1514 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

378 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

North High School Contact Information

Address

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

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Phone

(515) 242-7200

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TOP 161 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of the district's long-term improvement plan, North High School is getting a new turf field and an eight-lane track. These are just some of the major upgrades that are currently happening. The Iowa Department of Education supports the UVA Partnership for Leaders in Education, which is a multi-year effort to improve academic performance through specialized support systems. The school is also a key part of this effort. Students have recently done very well in the arts and community service.

FAQ

Q1. What does North High School teach?

Ans. North High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. Are there arts and creative programs at North High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q5. How does North High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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