Northern High School

This school has its ups and downs just like any other normal school, but this school has taught me so much! In every subject and the teachers can be a bit mean at times but if you are on their good sides then they will help so much! The school as a whole has great students & staff. But the school building needs to be rebuilt because the hallways and everything is so small!
--Submitted by a student

I can't say enough good things about Northern High School. Of course it has some issues to work out, but the good far outweighs the bad. After attending a private school from K-8th grade, I reluctantly enrolled my daughter at Northern High School. Thankfully, it turned out to be the best choice I could have made. For anyone that seeks it, the curriculum can be challenging, but definitely prepares the student for college life. The majority of teachers are assets to the school and well qualified to teach the AP classes my daughter was enrolled in. Finally, her guidance counselor was always accessible and helped my daughter to create and execute a college prep plan that enabled her to obtain a very large scholarship from the college of her choice. I can honestly say that Northern High School far exceeded my expectations.
--Submitted by a parent

So far I have been pleased at the education my son is getting at NHS. Most of his teachers are great, but not all. The FBLA program has really helped him stay on track. He's even going to take an AP class next year (10th). He doesn't fit in the AP box, go teachers for seeing outside the box. Art classes so so. FL only good if you good at it, don't really teach. The management staff is quick to judge and don't lesson to the kids. The principal is one of the worst. Lunch hours are horable and the herd the kids like cattle.
--Submitted by a parent

alum of this school and I believe that I could not have received a better education.

Strong programming and great experiences with the guidance counselors & most teachers. The leadership leaves much to be desired, though. Still, my daughter has progressed and experienced a wide bearth of educational opportunities which the school has provided. Facility upgrades are a need. Not the best but far from the worst school.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm forced to go here for the time being, I'm a junior and I'm new. The kids are not inviting and the hour lunch is miserable. I wish I never even knew this place existed.
--Submitted by a student

I attended Northern for all 4 years of high school, and through most of my schooling I felt pushed through, like the teachers did not really care about whether or not I understood, as long as I passed. The administration is very strict about their rules IF you are not popular. For example- I got in trouble for wearing capris under a short skirt. Other girls did not get in trouble for wearing opaque tights under short skirts. However, there are some genuinely good teachers at NHS, who really do care about their students. The theatre, dance, and foreign language programs are all very good. Twilight school is offered to student who are failing Biology and Algebra 1, which gives them a chance to actually learn the material, and replace their 1st and 2nd quarter grades. Many scholarship opportunities were made available to me. Overall- good for parents, average for students.
--Submitted by a student

All my children attended NHS and all got scholarships in college! Great school!
--Submitted by a parent

i give northern this low average becuase the atitudes of some teachers are awful
--Submitted by a student

i love it as a freshman you get the whole 'oh we are seniors get out of our way' kinda thing but thats only in the begining of the year then they are kind a just like what ever. The classes are great. Some classes u might even have with upperclassman. You make friends easily. its an all around great enviroment.
--Submitted by a student