Located at 200 South First Street in Eldridge (approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 61), North Scott High School draws students from several communities in northern Scott County, Iowa, including Eldridge, Dixon, Donahue, Long Grove, Maysville, McCausland, Park View, Princeton and surrounding rural areas.

[4] Several Reader's Theatre and Ensemble Acting plays received Division I ratings, the highest honor possible, in all-state competition.

The school's main gymnasium is referred to as "The Pit," in part due to its horseshoe arena-type shape.

The Pit underwent a major renovation in 2006, as part of a larger project to expand the girls' locker rooms.

[5] North Scott sports teams are known as the Lancers; their uniforms display the school's colors of scarlet and silver.

In addition to individual state championships in track (both boys and girls), girls' cross country and wrestling, the following teams have won state titles: Founded in 1958, the North Scott Agriculture Program and FFA Chapter has excelled the past few years through both student and chapter awards.