North prides itself on ensuring every student is college and career ready upon graduation. We offer over 50 rigorous academic Advanced Placement, Honors and Concurrent Enrollment classes in core subjects, plus a multitude of elective courses in world languages, art, music, technology, drama, physical education, and more.
All students at North will take 4 years of math, 4 years of English/Literature, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, one additional year of science or social studies, two years of a foreign language and one year each of P.E. and Fine Art. We encourage you to view Courses Offered 2024-2025.
North High School’s Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and Concurrent Enrollment courses are a rigorous choice that strengthens students’ transcripts for college applications. Read about these course offerings at North High.
Students needing additional support in their literacy and math skills will take smaller, highly focused reading and/or math intervention classes in addition to their English and math courses. In addition, many of our classes have co-teachers providing extra support to students.
North’s incredibly extensive variety of electives ensure students will explore their passions beyond the four core subject areas. Read about elective course offerings at North High.
Instructional Excellence at North
North has an incredibly strong faculty and boasts an average staff retention rate of over 90%. This is significantly higher than the average retention rate at other DPS comprehensive high schools. Our faculty has an average 13.2 years of teaching experience.
Additionally, North is the only DPS high school designated as a “DPS Teacher Academy”, proof of the strength and high quality of instruction provided to our students. Each year, 12-15 student teachers are full-time in many core subject classrooms working with students alongside our master teachers.
Let our teachers tell you in their own words about North…
“What do you want families and prospective students to know about our school?”
Our teachers will love and support your students.
So many great options for different students.
We hold kids to high standards.
It’s a welcoming, kind environment for learning accepting of all people.
We try our absolute best to make every student feel like they belong here.
The emphasis at North is supporting high quality instruction AND supporting our students as humans.
How successful students are after high school because of their education at North.
The staff at North wants you to become the best version of yourself and we have the resources to support you in whatever way you need.
Everyone here is here because they give every damn about our students. We all care deeply about looking out for our kids.
How many opportunities we have.
Your student is loved here.
This school is one that meets students where they are at and helps to propel them forward.
We want them to believe in themselves and accomplish their goals.
That we value all voices and perspectives and are here to support them being successful.
The teacher don’t just care about students…they love the students.
We have a very dedicated staff of some of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with.
We have a special education department dedicated to providing inclusive opportunities to our students with disabilities.
It has very unique elective course offerings and opportunities with really great staff.
This is a place where anyone can seek opportunities to grow educationally and beyond.
North works to give every student what they need to be successful.
I’m very excited to work with them!
You will find your people here.
We all work very hard to be innovative and solutions oriented!
We have a lot of resources for students and our staff really cares. Your student will definitely find a place to belong here at North.
North has one of the most well rounded and best music programs in the district if not the entire metro area.
We are amazing linguists, artists and activists. Science program includes high level science standards to support student in college and career STEM fields. North has a rich history in Denver and we are proud of that!
We love your kids! For me, if its not good enough for my kids, its not good enough for yours. I treat students with the same love and care as my own children!
We do everything we can to help your student find success and jump start their future here at North!
“What makes North unique, special or different from other high schools?”
We have worked hard to maintain a small school, relationship focused small school feel in a large school setting.
The culture of wanting to be here.
The restorative justice aspect is something my previous school never even attempted.
We provide endless supports to students and opportunities in every niche habit of theirs.
The community (outside of the building) presence is a large part of the school, which I haven’t really encountered in the past.
The teachers go above and beyond to create unique pedagogical practices meant to be welcoming for their students.
The celebration of diversity.
Focus on community and neighborhood collaboration and celebration.
We have such a depth of history!
Amazing culture/community and strong systems/structures.
The legacy of the school is reflected in the student culture.
So many opportunities for our students and a thriving community.
An amazing comprehensive high school with a rich history and a strong commitment to each students individuals. We have it all, Arts, Academics, & Athletics.
The commitment to excellence.
The community feels real at North. It has a rich history that you can feel when in the building.
I love the emphasis on whole child supports and collective care.
We are a beautiful gold and purple quilt stitched together from many different cultural fabrics.
