Northern High
Durham, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 52.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 48 | 49 | 52 |
| School achievement score | 46.6 | 48.6 | 51.2 |
| Reading and math | 30.8% | 29.1% | 37% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 32.1% | 38.2% | 34.1% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 83.4% | 81.4% | 77.5% |
| English learner progress | Below 5% | Below 5% | 10.2% |
| Math course rigor | 93.1% | 94.8% | 87.4% |
| Biology | 21.1% | 28.4% | 32.2% |
| School growth score | 55 | 52.4 | 56.6 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
40.197 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 29.968 | 43.750 | 40.197 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
205.09 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 254.73 | 170.31 | 205.09 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,314 | 1,339 |
| Suspended out of school | 12.1% · 159 | 12.9% · 173 |
| Suspended in school | 8.4% · 111 | 12.2% · 164 |
| Expelled | 3.9% · 51 | 0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
1,334 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino36.6%
White16.0%
Black or African American41.2%
Asian1.3%
Two or More Races4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370126000545
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 1,334 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24