John W. North High vs Riverside STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.4 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
Riverside STEM Academy
Riverside · Public high · Grades 5–12
665 students
| Measure | John W. North High Riverside, California | Riverside STEM Academy Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1090 of 1,343 | #116 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15125 of 16,910 | #3384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 2,011 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 90% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 20.9).
- •Riverside STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (90% vs 23%).
- •Riverside STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 42%).
- •Riverside STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 87.9%).
- •John W. North High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.6).
- •John W. North High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 665.
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 Riverside STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside STEM Academy ranks higher (69.7 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 Riverside STEM Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. North High: 2,011. Riverside STEM Academy: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. North High and Riverside STEM Academy rank in California?
John W. North High is 1090th of 1,343 and Riverside STEM Academy is 116th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).