Northridge High School vs University Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
University Schools
Greeley · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,784 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Greeley, Colorado | University Schools Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #274 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #14895 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,322 | 1,784 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Schools does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •University Schools does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •University Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 68.5%).
- •University Schools does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.0).
- •University Schools is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 1,322.
- •Northridge High School is a public school while University Schools 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 Northridge High School better than University Schools?
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 Northridge High School and University Schools?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,322. University Schools: 1,784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and University Schools rank in Colorado?
Northridge High School is 274th of 307 and University Schools is unranked among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).