- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063315005154
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
John W. North High held near 2,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 91.7 → 91.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-84 students YoY 063315005154 · Riverside, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,011 enr · 22.1:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
John W. North High held near 2,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount). Teacher FTE held 91.7 → 91.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John W. North High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- This school
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- Mark Twain Ele 1,033
Mark Twain Elementary
1,033 students
What this shows John W. North High reports 2,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W. North High compares
John W. North High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,484
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,011 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,173 (2022-23) → 2,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-84).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.