North High in the News

Posted March 18, 2024

Colorado Public Radio recently spent some time at North speaking with students, as well as counselors Kathy Hoffman and Michele Lopez about how to make college tuition more affordable for Colorado students. The state legislature is looking at that issue, as well as looking at programs which will encourage high school graduates to stay in Colorado for college.

“A growing number of high graduates enrolling in college out-of-state because of better scholarships. Almost 30 percent of high school students left in 2021– up 4 percent from the previous year. Data show when a Coloradan stays in Colorado for college, they’re much more likely to stay here – and the state is desperate for workers.”

Please click here to read the article. You can also listen to the CPR piece via a link on the top right of the webpage.