Northwest Prep Charter vs Piner High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 729 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Prep Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter other · Grades K–12
138 students
Piner High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
| Measure | Northwest Prep Charter Santa Rosa, California | Piner High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1156 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #15584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 138 | 1,434 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 1,434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 8% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner High does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Northwest Prep Charter does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 34%).
- •Piner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Northwest Prep Charter does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.4).
- •Piner High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 138.
- •Northwest Prep Charter is a charter school while Piner High is a public 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 Northwest Prep Charter better than Piner High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northwest Prep Charter and Piner High?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Prep Charter: 138. Piner High: 1,434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Prep Charter and Piner High rank in California?
Northwest Prep Charter is unranked and Piner High is 1156th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).