What grades does Northern High serve?

Northern High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Durham area.

Where is Northern High located?

Northern High is a urban school in Durham, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern High?

The student-teacher ratio at Northern High is 16.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Durham, NC?

Schools in Durham include Northern High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Durham area.

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Northern High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Curriculum Night/Meet the Teacher NightStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

ProjectSIGHT Eye ExamsexamDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

Grandparents Day Breakfast BreakDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

DPLC WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

Teacher Work Day (no school for students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

Fall Intersession BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,334

Student:Teacher

16.7:1

Locale

Urban

District

Durham Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.1%

Phone

(919)560-3956

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

27th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

30%

31th percentile in NC

Graduation Rate

85%

Chronic Absenteeism

25.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

13 courses offered

243 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

165 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

23 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

305 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,374

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,239

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,398

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,900

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 46%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

11.4%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,075

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,571

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,599 (35%)

Autism

914 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

647 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

537 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

315 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

109 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,281

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Curriculum Night/Meet the Teacher Night

Staff Day

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

ProjectSIGHT Eye Exams

exam

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Grandparents Day Breakfast

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Durham Public Schools. Northern High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	BOY iReady & ReadingPlus All Students (Testing Schedule)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday-no schoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	BOY iReady Reading All Students (Testing Schedule)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	3rd Grade BOG TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Curriculum Night/Meet the Teacher NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	ProjectSIGHT Eye ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Grandparents Day Breakfast District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	DPLC WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Teacher Work Day (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Fall Intersession BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	ProjectSIGHT Eye ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Req WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	DPLC WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Workday - End of Q1District-wide No school for students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Workday (Required)District-wide Updated on 3/17/26 using the last approved calendar (1/15/26).	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	DPLC WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide No school for students	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday, school closedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - HolidayDistrict-wide Updated on 3/17/26 using the last approved calendar (1/15/26).	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No School - HolidayDistrict-wide Updated on 3/17/26 using the last approved calendar (1/15/26).	Holiday	—