A brief history of North High School:
North High School is one of five high schools in the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation. North was opened in 1956, built adjoining the then-called Mechanic Arts School. In 1989 a major renovation to the existing facility accomplished complete modernization, including air conditioning and carpet. North offers a strong college preparatory curriculum and has one of the largest Trade and Industry programs in the state.

Mission Statement:
The staff of North High School provides all students with a quality education encompassing academic, vocational, social, physical, and life skills. The staff also accepts the responsibility for educating students in a positive learning environment, thereby enabling them to live and work successfully in a highly competitive and technological society. The North High School staff, as part of the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, makes this committment and accepts this responsibility as it seeks the involvement of parents, students, and community in fulfilling our mission.

School Goals:
1. Students view their education as meaningful and relevant.
2. Students are highly motivated to achieve with positive attitudes, high self-esteem, realistic expectations, and an understanding that their behavior has consequences.
3. Students will achieve a skill level necessary for education and social success.
4. Parents/guardians take a positive active role in planning and implementing the educational development of their children.

School Honors:

• 1993-1994 -- Indiana 2000 School
• 1993 -- Indian General Assembly gave recognition to North for having a strong committment to educational excellence.
• 1994 -- Number One High School in Indiana --
• Redbook, top 134 high schools in USA and featured on "Good Morning America"
• 1995 -- Indiana Blue Ribbon School
• 1996 -- National Blue Ribbon School

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