The high school, located on Diamond Avenue on the northern side of the city, was almost closed due to low enrollment in 1983.

Since the community's successful effort to save the school, the northeastern part of the county has experienced massive population growth.

[2] In late November 2008, the EVSC purchased around 80 acres (320,000 m2) near U.S. 41 and Baseline Road, nine miles north of Evansville, for the new campus.

The new North High School building opened in January 2012, complete with its first football stadium.

Also see: Sports in Evansville * Baseball title was won before IHSAA State Tournament was initiated.