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19 schools use the "North Stars" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (2), New York (2), Florida (1)
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When it comes to school mascots, the North Star is quite unique and packed with meaningful symbolism. This inanimate mascot is not a creature or a person, but a star that has guided navigators for centuries. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is a constant in the night sky, symbolizing direction, guidance, and constancy. For the 19 schools that adopt this mascot, it represents the idea of finding their way and reaching new heights. It's particularly popular in Wyoming, where the vast skies make the North Star a familiar and inspiring sight. This mascot encourages students to be guided by their goals and ambitions, just like ancient explorers were guided by the star itself ⭐. It's a powerful reminder that even in uncertain times, there's always a way forward.
Hear how the North Stars fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the North Stars banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Diaz
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 1 schools per million residents, the North Stars is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Lopez
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the North Stars delivers the perfect abstract energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
19 schools in our database use the North Stars mascot across 17 states.
The North Stars shows up most in Illinois (2), New York (2), and Florida (1). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the North Stars as a Abstract and Celestial mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object.
Elementary programs adopt the North Stars most often (13 schools). High School (4) and Other (1) also feature this mascot.