Serving 2,227 students in grades 9-12, John W. North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W. North High School's student population of 2,227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John W. North High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John W. North High School often compared to?
John W. North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polytechnic High School, Martin Luther King Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John W. North High School?
The graduation rate of John W. North High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John W. North High School?
2,227 students attend John W. North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John W. North High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. North High School?
John W. North High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John W. North High School offer ?
John W. North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John W. North High School part of?
John W. North High School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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