Northern High

www.northern.dpsnc.net/

1,281 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northern High School, located on Tom Wilkinson Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a key secondary institution within the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes character development, community engagement, and the pursuit of academic excellence.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Northern High provides numerous opportunities for students to explore their interests through athletics, the arts, and various career-focused organizations. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning and development. By leveraging its resources and connection to the Durham community, Northern High aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and personal attributes necessary to excel in an ever-evolving global society.

1,281

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern High
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	517
Black	498
Asian	23
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

Hispanic
517 (40.4%)
Black
498 (38.9%)
White
197 (15.4%)
Two or More
44 (3.4%)
Asian
23 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3956
Website:	http://www.northern.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 393

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 268

Grade 12 268

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	393
Grade 10	352
Grade 11	268
Grade 12	268

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	614	47.9%
Male	667	52.1%

High School 9th - 13