North Springs High School

North Springs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7447 Roswell Rd,  Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
3.6
3.4
1,332 Students
A-
Niche Grade
North Springs Charter High School provides exceptional public school education to students in Sandy Springs. One of the oldest schools in the Fulton County School System, North Springs has been open since 1963. This comprehensive high school is the only high school in the state that offers two magnet programs: math/sciences and visual/performing arts. This cutting-edge school was the first conversion charter high school in the Fulton County School System. North Springs has made a name for itself, earning several impressive accolades from significant media outlets, including Outstanding High School by U.S. News & World Report and one of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” by The Washington Post. North Springs is also an AP Honor School because of the high number of students who took Advanced Placement exams and their passing scores. Beyond the classroom, North Springs offers a wide range of clubs and events. In addition, the North Springs Spartans compete in many sports throughout the school year. North Springs Charter High School is an excellent choice for an exceptional education with activities to ensure a well-rounded school experience.

School Details

Head of School
Michael Scott Hanson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
58.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Black
50.4%
Hispanic
22.9%
White
20.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#13 Best HS for the Arts in Georgia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 630 Students
University of Georgia 503 Students
Kennesaw State University 431 Students
Georgia Southern University 261 Students
Emory University 249 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 212 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design 178 Students
Auburn University 176 Students
Clark Atlanta University 175 Students
Spelman College 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 217 Students
Psychology 147 Students
Biology 139 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Marketing 72 Students
Film and Video Studies 60 Students
Graphic Design 51 Students
Finance 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 501 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/23/2024
I have attended NSHS all four years of high school, and it has been a wonderful experience. The administration is welcoming but also sets a high standard for student success. I have had a great experience in the music department and the dance department, and the theater department is wonderful. Overall, the arts department is lovely and the experience leaves me very happy. I would 100% recommend North Springs to anyone who wants to apply for the magnet program.
5.0 Alum
8/27/2024
North Springs was the ultimate experience. A place where your imagination was let free from society's judgement! A safe space for all students and young creative minds to thrive!
5.0 Alum
6/9/2024
I was a student at north springs high school for all for years of high school. the teachers and staff there were very personable and understanding. I graduated in 2022 with a 3.8 gpa and I was involved in HOSA Black Student Association and the Work Based Learning program. Overall I had a great experience, I met teachers and friends that I currently still have bonds with , I was accepted into over 30 schools and got over 700k in scholarships with the help of teachers and advisors. It could be a bit rowdy but most high schools are, North Springs was good to me.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 39 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/1/2023
Our son transferred to North Springs second semester of 2021. He was unhappy at the new North Fulton Innovation Academy. He left the new state of the art school for an older school which honestly gave me pause.He returned for the 2022-2023 school year and is continuing to thrive. He is receiving an...
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5.0 parent
10/25/2020
We are thrilled! I wish the building was newer, but I can trade top academics success until the new building is done
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5.0 parent
5/22/2019
This is our first year at North Springs and we have been so impressed. All the metrics are strong for our family: great teachers (super responsive and really care about their students), excellent principal (great communication), lots of extracurriculars, excellent facility, we feel safe and a part o...
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5.0 parent
8/5/2018
We have had 3 students at North Springs. One recent graduate and one now in her Madter program. One student current enrolled. Their needs, and there were many, have always been met with good results. They have had amazing teachers, learning opportunities, great sports experiences as well as developi...
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