North High vs Santa Teresa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 321 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
Santa Teresa High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | North High Bakersfield, California | Santa Teresa High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,343 | #187 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14541 of 16,910 | #4814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,135 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Teresa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 24.2).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 87.4%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 2,135 students compared with 2,134.
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 North High better than Santa Teresa High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Teresa High ranks higher (63.9 vs 24.2 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 North High and Santa Teresa High?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High: 2,135. Santa Teresa High: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High and Santa Teresa High rank in California?
North High is 1009th of 1,343 and Santa Teresa High is 187th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).