John W. North High

2,173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John W. North High School, located in Riverside, California, is a historic and academically robust institution serving the Riverside Unified School District. Established in 1965, the school has cultivated a reputation for excellence, particularly through its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) offerings. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge a diverse student body, fostering an environment that prioritizes college readiness and intellectual growth while encouraging students to engage with the broader global community.

Beyond academics, North High School is deeply invested in cultivating a well-rounded student experience through its extensive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a competitive athletics department, known locally as the "Huskies," as well as a vibrant performing arts scene and numerous student-led clubs. With a commitment to school spirit and community involvement, John W. North High remains a cornerstone of the Riverside area, dedicated to preparing its students for success in both higher education and their future professional careers.

2,173

Total Students

91.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W. North High
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	1,632
Black	215
Asian	72
Two or More	65
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
1,632 (75.2 %)
Black
215 (9.9 %)
White
155 (7.1 %)
Asian
72 (3.3 %)
Two or More
65 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (0.9 %)
American Indian
13 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7311
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	215

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 556

Grade 10 577

Grade 11 574

Grade 12 466