Fortuna Union High vs Northridge Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 863 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
Northridge Academy High
Northridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
832 students
| Measure | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California | Northridge Academy High Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,343 | #605 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13575 of 16,910 | #11218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 826 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Fortuna | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 28.9).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 85.5%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.7).
- •Northridge Academy High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 826.
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 Fortuna Union High better than Northridge Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Academy High ranks higher (38.9 vs 28.9 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 Fortuna Union High and Northridge Academy High?
About 863 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Union High: 826. Northridge Academy High: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Union High and Northridge Academy High rank in California?
Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 and Northridge Academy High is 605th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).