John W. North High vs REACH Leadership STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. North High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
REACH Leadership STEAM Academy
Riverside · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
| Measure | John W. North High Riverside, California | REACH Leadership STEAM Academy Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1090 of 1,343 | #2518 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15125 of 16,910 | #31756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,011 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •REACH Leadership STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 20.9).
- •REACH Leadership STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •REACH Leadership STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •REACH Leadership STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 87.9%).
- •John W. North High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 28.0).
- •John W. North High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 645.
- •John W. North High is a public school while REACH Leadership STEAM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 W. North High better than REACH Leadership STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), REACH Leadership STEAM Academy ranks higher (40.3 vs 20.9 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 W. North High and REACH Leadership STEAM Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. North High: 2,011. REACH Leadership STEAM Academy: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. North High and REACH Leadership STEAM Academy rank in California?
John W. North High is 1090th of 1,343 and REACH Leadership STEAM Academy is 2518th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).