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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| logo =
| logo =
| name = Davenport North High School
| name = North High School
| established = 1985
| established = 1985
| type = Public secondary
| type = Public secondary
| principal = Jay Chelf
| principal = Jay Chelf
| superintendent = TJ Schneckloth
| superintendent = TJ Schneckloth
| faculty = 81.47 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| faculty = 77.42 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 15.47<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 17.46<ref name=NCES/>
| enrollment = 1,260 (2020-21)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1908580&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=190858001977|title=North High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,352 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1908580&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=190858001977|title=North High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=July 21, 2024}}</ref>
| grades = 9-12
| grades = 9-12
| address = 626 West 53rd Street
| address = 626 West 53rd Street
| city = [[Davenport, Iowa|Davenport]]
| city = [[Davenport, Iowa|Davenport]]
| state = [[Iowa]]
| state = [[Iowa]] 52806
| country = USA
| country = USA
| coordinates = {{coord|41.5752|-90.5809|display=title, inline|format=dms|type:edu_region:US-IA}}
| coordinates = {{coord|41.5752|-90.5809|display=title, inline|format=dms|type:edu_region:US-IA}}
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| picture_caption = The Davenport North auditorium, seen from the front of the building
| picture_caption = The Davenport North auditorium, seen from the front of the building
}}
}}

'''Davenport North High School''' is a [[state school|public]] [[high school]] built in the northern area of [[Davenport, Iowa]]. North High School was established in 1985 in the building that was formerly Wood Junior High.
'''Davenport North High School''' is a [[state school|public]] [[high school]] built in the northern area of [[Davenport, Iowa]]. North High School was established in 1985 in the building that was formerly Wood Junior High.


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Davenport North participates in the [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]], and athletic teams are known as the Wildcats. School colors are [[blue]] and [[gold (color)|gold]].
Davenport North participates in the [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]], and athletic teams are known as the Wildcats. School colors are [[blue]] and [[gold (color)|gold]].


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Davenport North is classified as a 4A school, which contains Iowa's 48 largest schools, according to the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union; in sports where there are fewer divisions, the Wildcats are always in the largest class (e.g., Class 3A for wrestling, boys soccer, and Class 2A for golf, tennis and girls soccer). The school is a member of the 10-team [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]], which comprises schools from the Iowa [[Quad Cities]] along with Burlington, Clinton, and Muscatine high schools.
The school fields athletic teams in 18 sports, including:


===Successes===
* '''Summer''': Baseball Softball
* Volleyball - 1988 Class 2A State Champions, 1997 Class 3A State Champions<ref name=sports>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/iahsaasports/iowa-high-schools/current-high-schools/davenport-north|title=Davenport North|publisher=Iowa High School Sports|access-date=2023-02-08}}</ref>
* '''Fall''': Football, girls' volleyball, girls' swimming, boys' cross country, girls' cross country, and boys' golf.
** Volleyball (2-time State Champions - 1988, 1997)<ref name=sports>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/iahsaasports/iowa-high-schools/current-high-schools/davenport-north|title=Davenport North|publisher=Iowa High School Sports|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Bowling - Boys' 2019 Class 3A State Champions<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Bowling-RB-8.18.23.pdf|title=2023 Record Book Bowling|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=August 18, 2023|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
* '''Winter''': Boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, boys' swimming, and boys' and girls' bowling.
** Boys' Bowling (2-time Class 2A State Champions - 2011, 2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BowlingStatbook.pdf|title=2020 Bowling Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2019-06-11|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* '''Spring''': Boys' track and field, girls' track and field, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' golf, boys' tennis, and girls' tennis.

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Davenport North is classified as a 4A school, which contains Iowa's 48 largest schools, according to the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union; in sports where there are fewer divisions, the Wildcats are always in the largest class (e.g., Class 3A for wrestling, boys soccer, and Class 2A for golf, tennis and girls soccer). The school is a member of the 10-team [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]], which comprises schools from the Iowa [[Quad Cities]] along with Burlington, Clinton, and Muscatine high schools.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Dana Davis]] (class of 1997), actress
* [[Dana Davis]] (born 1978), actress, voice actress, and novelist
* [[Ricky Davis]] (class of 1997), professional basketball player
* [[Ricky Davis]] (born 1979), professional basketball player


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 02:58, 5 October 2024

North High School
Address
Map
626 West 53rd Street

Davenport
,
Iowa 52806

United States
Coordinates41°34′31″N 90°34′51″W / 41.5752°N 90.5809°W / 41.5752; -90.5809
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1985
School districtDavenport Community School District
SuperintendentTJ Schneckloth
PrincipalJay Chelf
Faculty77.42 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,352 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.46[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold    
AthleticsMississippi Athletic Conference
NicknameWildcats
PublicationThe Vestige
NewspaperThe Pursuit
YearbookThe Norwica
Websitewww.davenportschools.org/north

Davenport North High School is a public high school built in the northern area of Davenport, Iowa. North High School was established in 1985 in the building that was formerly Wood Junior High.

In the fall of 1994, ninth graders were added to the school as part of a district-wide reconfiguration of elementary, intermediate, and high schools. In January 1997, a new gymnasium was completed along with a "Classroom of the Future" and an Iowa Communications Network room. In 2001, a new cafeteria and auditorium were completed. A new locker and weight room were added in 2008 to accommodate visiting sports teams.

Athletics

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Davenport North participates in the Mississippi Athletic Conference, and athletic teams are known as the Wildcats. School colors are blue and gold.

Davenport North is classified as a 4A school, which contains Iowa's 48 largest schools, according to the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union; in sports where there are fewer divisions, the Wildcats are always in the largest class (e.g., Class 3A for wrestling, boys soccer, and Class 2A for golf, tennis and girls soccer). The school is a member of the 10-team Mississippi Athletic Conference, which comprises schools from the Iowa Quad Cities along with Burlington, Clinton, and Muscatine high schools.

Successes

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  • Volleyball - 1988 Class 2A State Champions, 1997 Class 3A State Champions[2]
  • Bowling - Boys' 2019 Class 3A State Champions[3]

Notable alumni

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  • Dana Davis (born 1978), actress, voice actress, and novelist
  • Ricky Davis (born 1979), professional basketball player

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "North High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Davenport North". Iowa High School Sports. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  3. ^ "2023 Record Book Bowling" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. August 18, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2024.



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