Enrollment
2,011
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, CA
John W. North High
Federal NCES profile for John W. North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063315005154
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W. North High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 14
- high schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John W. North High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W. North High ranks #6 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315005154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W. North High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W. North High
John W. North High is a higher-need, large high school in Riverside, California, enrolling 2,011 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,011 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Riverside's high schools, it stands alongside Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students): John W. North High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.7:1).
Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students) and Polytechnic High (2,484 students) alongside John W. North High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John W. North High compares
John W. North High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,011
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 8.8%
White 7.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, John W. North High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Unified, which includes John W. North High.
$14,545
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John W. North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W. North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Riverside
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Standard public school
2,699 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
2,484 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona High
Standard public school
2,142 students 23:1 students per teacher
Arlington High
Standard public school
1,920 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Norte Vista High
Standard public school
1,804 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest High
Standard public school
1,780 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,011 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John W. North High
How many students attend John W. North High?
John W. North High has 2,011 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. North High?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. North High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W. North High?
73.3% of students at John W. North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W. North High?
The largest demographic group at John W. North High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W. North High?
John W. North High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John W. North High rank among high schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, John W. North High ranks #6 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Riverside on the city page.
Is John W. North High a good school?
John W. North High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides John W. North High, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.
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