Adelanto High vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelanto High
Adelanto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,247 students
Northwood High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,244 students
| Measure | Adelanto High Adelanto, California | Northwood High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,343 | #48 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16091 of 16,910 | #1859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,247 | 2,244 |
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 2,244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 78% |
| city | Adelanto | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 14.7).
- •Northwood High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 10%).
- •Northwood High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •Northwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 86.2%).
- •Adelanto High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.1).
- •Adelanto High is the larger school with 2,247 students compared with 2,244.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adelanto High better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood High ranks higher (76.5 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adelanto High and Northwood High?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Adelanto and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelanto High: 2,247. Northwood High: 2,244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelanto High and Northwood High rank in California?
Adelanto High is 1250th of 1,343 and Northwood High is 48th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).