North High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

2960 NORTH SPEER BOULEVARD
DENVER, CO 80211

north.dpsk12.org

1,653 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denver North High School, located at 2960 North Speer Boulevard, is a historic cornerstone of the Denver Public Schools system. Serving the vibrant communities of Northwest Denver, the school is known for its iconic, castle-like architecture and long-standing presence in the city. North High focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment programs, and diverse extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for college and career success in an increasingly global society.

Beyond its academic offerings, North High School takes great pride in its deep-rooted school spirit and commitment to inclusive community engagement. The school emphasizes a supportive environment that values the unique cultural background of its students, fostering a sense of belonging and civic responsibility. By blending its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Denver North continues to strive toward academic excellence while empowering its student body to become active, informed contributors to the broader Denver community.

1,653

Total Students

95.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	1,104
Black	74
Asian	15
Two or More	57
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,104 (67.0%)
White
368 (22.3%)
Black
74 (4.5%)
Two or More
57 (3.5%)
American Indian
25 (1.5%)
Asian
15 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-2700
Website:	http://north.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	898
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 514

Grade 10 346

Grade 11 353

Grade 12 440