J.W. North is home to approximately 2,400 students. The school mascot is the "Husky" and the school colors are blue and gold. The school offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, IB Middle Years Program, Advanced Placement course, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Education & Human Services Academy, Global Business & Information Technology Academy, and Law Enforcement & Protective Services Academy.