Northern High School serves 1,181 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Northern High School?
1,181 students attend Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northern High School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern High School?
Northern High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern High School offer ?
Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern High School part of?
Northern High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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