Parkway North High School is a public high school in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North High School's student population of 1,013 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
38%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #718 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend North High School?
1,013 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of North High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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