Norman North High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Norman, Oklahoma. It was established on August 21, 1997, on the grounds of what had been Longfellow Middle School since 1972. Longfellow has now been relocated to the building that once was Central Mid-High.
Serving 2,369 students in grades 9-12, Norman North High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norman North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norman North High School's student population of 2,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Silver, Hunter green
School Rankings
Norman North High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman North High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Norman Timberwolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman North High School's ranking?
Norman North High School is ranked #113 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Norman North High School often compared to?
Norman North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norman North High School?
The graduation rate of Norman North High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Norman North High School?
2,369 students attend Norman North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Norman North High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman North High School?
Norman North High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norman North High School offer ?
Norman North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman North High School part of?
Norman North High School is part of Norman School District.
School Reviews
5 4/1/2021
This is the best school I've ever been to! I'm a Freshman here! I met so MANY new friends here. The teachers are great, the principals are great! And so are the attendance secretaries.
5 9/17/2020
Very nice to look at, the music and sports programs are very nice, and great teachers.
4 6/1/2020
Get school teachers are varied caring there is just about every type of group you can get involved with while attending this high school up-to-date weight room plus all schools with in the district are always updating the schools Norman always passes a bond of some kind to keep or schools with up to technology.
4 3/3/2020
Norman North is simply excellent. The quality of the curriculum offered is very good, with a class for almost every student's interests. The recent ID policy leaves much to be desired, as they serve no practical purpose, but overall the school is simply marvelous. 8/10 will visit again.
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