High School North vs. Dakota High School
Should you attend High School North or Dakota High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, High School North ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 2,476 students in grades 9-12, Dakota High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
2,476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
114 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#731 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
403
602
Grade 10 Students
389
583
Grade 11 Students
364
650
Grade 12 Students
389
641
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
76%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%