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Northern High

Durham, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Durham Public Schools

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About Northern High

Northern High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Durham, North Carolina. Enrollment was 1,281 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Durham. With about 70 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 37 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Durham Public Schools runs 56 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	4622 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone	(919) 560-3956
School district	Durham Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,281
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	70
Students per teacher	18.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Durham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370126000545). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northern High serve?

Northern High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Northern High?

Northern High reported 1,281 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern High?

About 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,281 students and 70 teachers in federal data.

Is Northern High a public or charter school?

Northern High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Northern High in?

Northern High is part of Durham Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/durham-public-schools/

Where is Northern High located?

Northern High is at 4622 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704. The phone number is (919) 560-3956.

How many other schools are near Northern High?

There are 37 other schools within 5 miles of Northern High in our directory.