John H. Francis Polytechnic vs Strathern Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Francis Polytechnic
Sun Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,124 students
Strathern Street Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | John H. Francis Polytechnic Sun Valley, California | Strathern Street Elementary North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 1,343 | #3600 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13163 of 16,910 | #40495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,124 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 2,124 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Sun Valley | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 26.9).
- •Strathern Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Strathern Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 93.5%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.3).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic is the larger school with 2,124 students compared with 446.
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 John H. Francis Polytechnic better than Strathern Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Francis Polytechnic ranks higher (30.8 vs 26.9 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 John H. Francis Polytechnic and Strathern Street Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Francis Polytechnic: 2,124. Strathern Street Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Francis Polytechnic and Strathern Street Elementary rank in California?
John H. Francis Polytechnic is 814th of 1,343 and Strathern Street Elementary is 3600th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).