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North High School
North High School
Address
	626 West 53rd Street; Davenport, Iowa 52806; United States
Coordinates	41°34′31″N 90°34′51″W / 41.5752°N 90.5809°W
Information
Type	Public secondary
Established	1985
School district	Davenport Community School District
Superintendent	TJ Schneckloth
Principal	Jay Chelf
Faculty	77.42 (FTE)
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,352 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio	17.46
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Athletics	Mississippi Athletic Conference
Nickname	Wildcats
Publication	The Vestige
Newspaper	The Pursuit
Yearbook	The Norwica
Website	www.davenportschools.org/north

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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

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

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

Notable alumni

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

References

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

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[NCES-1] "North High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

[sports-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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+'''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.
+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.
-'''Davenport North High School''' is a [[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==
 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 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.
+* 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.
-* '''Spring''': Boys' track and field, girls' track and field, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' golf, boys' tennis and girls' tennis.
+==Notable alumni==
-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.
+* [[Dana Davis]] (born 1978), actress, voice actress, and novelist
+* [[Ricky Davis]] (born 1979), professional basketball player
-==Famous alumni==
+==See also==
+*[[List of high schools in Iowa]]
-{{alumni|date=August 2017}}
-* [[Dana Davis]] (class of 1997), actress, roles in TV shows ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'' and ''[[The Nine (TV series)|The Nine]]'', 10 Things I Hate About You, and the films ''[[Raise Your Voice]]'', ''[[Coach Carter]]'', and ''[[Prom Night (2008 film)|Prom Night]]''.
-* [[Ricky Davis]] (class of 1997), professional basketball player and member of the [[NBA]]'s [[Los Angeles Clippers]].
 ==References==
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-[[Category:Public high schools in Iowa]]
+{{authority control}}
+[[Category:1985 establishments in Iowa]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1985]]
+[[Category:Public high schools in Iowa]]
 [[Category:Schools in Davenport, Iowa]]
+{{Iowa-school-stub}}

v t e Davenport, Iowa
City and government	History Central Fire Station Davenport City Hall Davenport Public Library Davenport Register of Historic Properties National Register of Historic Places: Downtown, East, West Neighborhoods Scott County Court House U.S. Court House
Landmarks	Figge Art Museum Modern Woodmen Park Northpark Mall Oakdale Memorial Gardens Outing Club Putnam Museum RiverCenter River Music Experience Skybridge Sacred Heart Cathedral Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Education	Davenport Community School District Kaplan University Palmer College of Chiropractic St. Ambrose University Marycrest College Historic District Central High School Mid City High School North High School West High School Assumption High School
Transportation	Davenport Municipal Airport Sergeant John F. Baker, Jr. Bridge Citibus Crescent Rail Bridge Government Bridge Rock Island Centennial Bridge
Neighborhoods	College Square Cork Hill Crescent Warehouse Hamburg McClellan Heights Prospect Park Riverview Terrace Vander Veer Park West Third Street Village of East Davenport
Parks	Centennial Park Credit Island Duck Creek Park and Golf Course Duck Creek Parkway Emeis Park and Golf Course Indian Springs Park Fejervary Park LeClaire Park Lindsay Park Riverfront Parkway Schuetzen Park Sunderbruch Park Vander Veer Botanical Park Veterans Memorial Park
Other	African Americans Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival Bix 7 Road Race Duck Creek Lock and Dam No. 15 Northpark Mall Quad City Air Show