Northridge High School vs S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge High School
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
932 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Greeley, Colorado | S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 307 | #533 of 993 |
| National rank | #14895 of 16,910 | #30779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 22.3).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 68.5%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.0).
- •Northridge High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 932.
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 Northridge High School better than S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy ranks higher (41.8 vs 22.3 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 Northridge High School and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,322. S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy rank in Colorado?
Northridge High School is 274th of 307 and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy is 533rd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).