Calahan Street Elementary vs Northridge Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calahan Street Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Northridge Academy High
Northridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
832 students
| Measure | Calahan Street Elementary Northridge, California | Northridge Academy High Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2583 of 5,693 | #605 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32231 of 50,301 | #11218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.5 vs 38.9).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.5).
- •Northridge Academy High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 474.
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 Calahan Street Elementary better than Northridge Academy High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calahan Street Elementary and Northridge Academy High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calahan Street Elementary: 474. Northridge Academy High: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calahan Street Elementary and Northridge Academy High rank in California?
Calahan Street Elementary is 2583rd of 5,693 and Northridge Academy High is 605th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).