North High School

	985 Gorge Boulevard Akron OH 44310 330/761-2665; Fax: 330/761-2661 North's ODE report card/demographics
Grades: 9-12 Colors: Black and Gold Mascot: Viking Average Class Size: 20 – Average Enrollment: 730 School Day: 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (7:15-8:05 a.m. is zero period) Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: Addie Veasley
What makes North special? North has moved up three steps on the state report card over the past three years! North significantly raised academic expectations. Overall enrollment in honors-level courses has quadrupled over a three-year period. Survey data shows the increased academic expectations demanded at North are accompanied by increased self-confidence among students. The staff is innovative and unafraid to try new approaches to deliver better service to students and parents. Offsite parent conferences, total restart at the end of the semester, team teaching, full inclusion for special education students and exemplary group counseling are examples of approaches seen only at North. North's pioneering 2004-05 discipline plan resulted in better behavior while reducing total suspension days by 20%. North's Ohio Graduation Test scores improved by 14% in writing and social studies and 9% in science. During the 2005-06 school year, North raised academic expectations by requiring a C or better before a student earns Algebra I or ninth-grade English credits. These courses provide the foundation for so much of what follows that those with below-average mastery of these subjects will be sorely handicapped in future courses. North's Knowledge Bowl team finished fifth at the state tournament. North's Viking Newspaper finished third in a field of more than 60 high schools at a Kent State University competition. North embraces its diverse population, which reflects the entire city. Students receive rich, enhanced learning experiences both academically and socially. 2006 graduates earned $343,000 in college scholarships. Teachers have an average of 17 years of experience, and 64% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1931 Additions in 1953, 1964 and 1970 North High School was originally located at what is now Jennings Middle School. In 1931, the present North High School was built on Gorge Boulevard. The new building housed 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students. The school then officially became North High School. Two wars and a depression delayed the completion of the building for 24 years. In 1955, a major addition including an auditorium, cafeteria and gymnasium was completed. Then in 1970, a vocational wing was added; and, in September 1972, North High School became a four-year high school once again. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 North Left on Route 8 North and continue north to Tallmadge Ave. exit Cross Tallmadge Ave. to Gorge Blvd. to school

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