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Des Moines Independent Community School District

North High School

Des Moines, Iowa

1,458 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(515)242-7200School Website

1,458

Students

22.1:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,010

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

20

B-

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

10

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

24%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

67%

B+

Good
Reading Proficiency

45%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

35%

C+

Below Avg
This Week at North – September 22, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at North High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at North High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 22, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 25, 2026

SAT — National

Score release

September 29, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window
+66 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1

Testing window
IA

November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

Testing window
IA
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After North High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Iowa State University

2

University of Iowa

3

Des Moines Area Community College

4

Drake University

5

University of Northern Iowa

6

Grand View University

7

Simpson College

8

Central College

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Biology

3

Business

4

Pre-Medicine Studies

5

Psychology

6

Computer Science

7

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

8

Pre-Law Studies

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School Details
Address

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Phone

(515)242-7200

Website

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District

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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2026-27

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