North High School

As a substitute teacher 20006-07, I found North High to be a favorite school. The teachers are dedicated, hold high expectations, and enjoy their students, which reflects in student work and behavior
--Submitted by a teacher

the IB program is great and the extra curricular activities are great. The teachers really want to teach
--Submitted by a student

The IB program at North is great for sudents who are overachievers, hard workers, and like a challenge. The overall school is also, very nice.
--Submitted by a student

I went to North High and I can honestly say that I learned very much! I not only learned the curriculum but I learned how to be the most productive, working adult that I can be. Thanks to the wonderful teachers at North High!
--Submitted by Amber, a former student

I think North has very good teachers, my sons teachers cared about my son and encouraged and pushed my son to succeed. I think North has a great security dept and the officers on site are very involved with the kids on campus. My son was in football, and I was very involved in the booster club and I really believe that the parent involvement is below standard, and I don't think there is enough parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

IB program has good intentions but is dragged down by lenient admission standards.
--Submitted by a former student

Great school! The staff is patient and experienced and a large variety of extracurricular activities exist.
--Submitted by a parent

North High School's International Baccalaureate Program is a prestigious program in which it helps prepare students for obtaining a higher education. The staff is outstanding and dedicated to the success of their students.
--Submitted by a former student

Really good school- nice ibm program.
--Submitted by a former student

My son graduated from North in 2004. Given the many friendships he developed at the school, I think I can speak on behalf of many students and parents. The North IB program is very good, but as in all things, not perfect. That being said, its curriculum and the teachers prepared the students to compete at the national level for admissions to the best Universities in this Country. Admissions were granted to students to Yale, Stanford, Cal, Georgetown, Air Force Academey, West Point, USC, UCLA, Berkely and many other prestigious liberal arts schools. With respect to Arizona Universities, nearly all of the IB students received scholorships. I believe there were 7 national merits scholars, and several more who recieved honorable mention. In addition to the academics, the civil service requirement turned students into better citizens. With respect to athletics, everyone was welcome with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fun.
--Submitted by Gary Verburg, a parent