Northridge High School vs West Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 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
West Ridge Academy
Greeley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Greeley, Colorado | West Ridge Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 307 | #376 of 993 |
| National rank | #14895 of 16,910 | #23447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 43% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 22.3).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 15%).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 68.5%).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.0).
- •Northridge High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 329.
- •Northridge High School is a public school while West Ridge Academy 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 West Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Academy ranks higher (52.5 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 West Ridge Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,322. West Ridge Academy: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and West Ridge Academy rank in Colorado?
Northridge High School is 274th of 307 and West Ridge Academy is 376th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).