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North High School

Public Grades 9-12

306^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 10% of Iowa high schools

Summary

North High School is a public high school in Davenport, Iowa, serving 1,303 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 297 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, North High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Iowa high schools.

Key metrics show that North High School is struggling compared to the state and nearby schools. Its four-year graduation rate has ranged from 72.7% to 88.3%, lower than the state average and other Davenport high schools. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 52.2%, significantly higher than the state average and other Davenport high schools. Proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the state and district averages, especially in mathematics and science.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Pleasant Valley High School, Central DeWitt High School, and North Scott High School, North High School stands out as a struggling school within the Davenport district. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these challenges will be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

1,190

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,075

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806

(563) 723-5500

District: Davenport Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

African American:

26.9%

Hispanic:

14.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2015 → 10th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (53% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (76% vs 88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg48%

Iowa avg69%

306^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Davenport Community School District

297^th of 313Davenport Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	13.5	306 of 340	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	5.2	320 of 338	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.8	327 of 336	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.4	320 of 332	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.8	299 of 327	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.4	306 of 327	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.3	291 of 320	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	13.1	301 of 325	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	5.0	310 of 320	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.1	300 of 324	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	7.9	305 of 322	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	23.3	311 of 351	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.0	290 of 351	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%-13 vs state

Mathematics48%-19 vs state

Science47%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,190	70	16.9	51.9%	542 (45.5%)	320 (26.9%)	177 (14.9%)	31 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (9.7%)	13.5	306^th of 340 public high schools	10.0%		5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%	14			66.5	58.6	56.9			45.8	50.0	47.6		46.6	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Mid City High	Public	8-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	306	21	14.9	56.9%	150 (49.0%)	71 (23.2%)	39 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (14.4%)	0.2	337^th of 340 public high schools	0.9%		0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%	6			35.9	36.4	33.3			12.8	11.7	12.1		24.7	$18,737	$636	$18,102
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,288	84	15.4	49.2%	607 (47.1%)	300 (23.3%)	218 (16.9%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	149 (11.6%)	15.9	302^nd of 340 public high schools	11.2%		9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%	11			60.8	66.7	57.1			46.9	52.7	47.7		51.4	$15,092	$622	$14,470
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,304	89	14.5	54.4%	725 (55.6%)	200 (15.3%)	207 (15.9%)	31 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	133 (10.2%)	3.7	323^rd of 340 public high schools	5.0%		1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%	4			53.5	50.8	39.8			36.5	43.0	36.6		39.6	$15,155	$652	$14,503
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,433	93	15.4	29.4%	991 (69.2%)	113 (7.9%)	173 (12.1%)	37 (2.6%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	111 (7.7%)	69.6	93^rd of 340 public high schools	72.6%		70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%	3			83.8	83.1	75.7			73.9	77.9	75.4		75.2	$12,142	$250	$11,892
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,081	61	17.8	21.8%	917 (84.8%)	26 (2.4%)	76 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.9%)	56.7	167^th of 340 public high schools	50.9%		64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%	44			72.7	78.0	71.4			71.0	74.6	71.9		71.8	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,731	98	17.6	11.1%	1,281 (74.0%)	66 (3.8%)	124 (7.2%)	193 (11.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.6%)	86	13^th of 340 public high schools	96.2%		87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%	2			89.1	89.8	85.6			85.3	89.0	86.1		82.0	$11,394	$286	$11,108
Durant Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 785-4431	340	25	13.5	26.2%	311 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	37.4	256^th of 340 public high schools	24.7%		33.3	265^th of 338 public high schools	21.6%	9	51.9	75.0	78.5	73.5	52.0	66.7	77.3	60.0	63.3	64.0	63.6	59.2	$12,873	$107	$12,768
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	533	36	14.7	26.6%	478 (89.7%)	14 (2.6%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	68	103^rd of 340 public high schools	69.7%		66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%	3			88.9	81.9	78.1			78.0	71.7	65.9		76.4	$16,020	$272	$15,748

Frequently Asked Questions about North High School

What schools feed into North High School?

North High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Fillmore Elementary School
Elementary : Harrison Elementary School
Elementary : Truman Elementary School
Middle : Wood Middle School

How many students attend North High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,190 students attended North High School.

Is North High School a good school?

North High School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Iowa high schools.

What district is North High School in?

Davenport Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North High School?

Students at North High School are 46% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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