Oshkosh North High School is a public secondary/high school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Part of the Oshkosh Area School District, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. As of 2021, there are 1,193 students enrolled at the school. It is referred to by students as "North".
Serving 1,262 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
14%
9%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #1508 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,262 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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