John W. North High School

1550 3rd Street

School District

Riverside Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:28
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on March 19, 2021

North is an amazing school like literally l have no words for this amazing school. Everyone in this school are so welcoming. The teachers are super duper nice just amazing and great teachers if you need anything you can always go up to them and ask they are always welcoming. The positive vibe I get from this school whenever l got there it's just amazing. I would recommend you this school all the way, no hesitations.
Submitted by student on February 15, 2019

This is honestly the best school ever! The atmosphere is very welcoming. Both staff and teachers are very kind and helpful. We have so much school pride. Not to mention the facilities are top notch. You won't regret being a husky because it will be a pleasure!
Submitted by other on September 02, 2017

lA QUINTA IS BETTER. 14 TO 6
Submitted by student on September 03, 2016

When going to North, you have to realize that there are essentially TWO schools which go here, not just the one which shows up on a piece of paper. There is the IB and AP program and the rest of the school. Within the IB/AP program you meet a huge amount of good students who are always willing to help anyone out, but outside of this group, you have a population which is introverted and isolationary. Fights are uncommon, and as long as you stay away there are few issues. As for the administration, there are some rough patches, including a now revised zero tolorence policy for electronics, but otherwise, they are there to help. The last rough patch was Dr. Sheffield, who's idea of what this school needed was distinctly different from the idea about half of the school had for it.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2014

I have been involved with North for many years, currently have a student enrolled and one on the way. No, it's not a perfect school. North has hit a few rough patches, especially over the last few years, and the last principal abandoning ship after promising otherwise, wasn't very helpful. However, the school has an even better principal now; I believe Dr. Sheffield has the students' best interests in mind instead of her own advancement. My son's counselor is awesome; she seems to get to know her students and finds the right fit for them, not only with their classes but with teachers as well. I have found the experience here that the teachers maintain good contact when parents show an interest & make themselves available. There is a good curriculum available, too, including many AP, IB & ROP classes. As far as students go, there are good and bad ones everywhere. I like the diversity on campus; it feels like a true Southern California atmosphere and not the "bubble" that's typical of this area. When I've been at the school, the majority of the students have been polite and respectful. Once again, the school is far from perfect, but I'm happy with my choice to send my children here.
Submitted by student on August 11, 2014

This school is not meant for someone who wants to get a true education. If you would like your child to be safe and in good hands, you should think of sending them to other schools. Children here carry weapons and some are even gang related. I am writing this because i want you to fix the mistake that i made. Coming to this school was probably the biggest mistake i've ever made.
Submitted by other on August 05, 2013

I am a student barely about to begin my 2nd year at North, and I liked my first year overall. During my first day there the teachers and staff were very nice. My only issue was that it seemed like the teachers never gave out enough homework and we weren't being challenged enough. Sure the assignments were easy, but as a freshman, I was too lazy to do the homework assignments. One of my teachers failed to make it apparent to the students WHEN to turn in our big projects/essays, and that's one of the reasons I didn't get credits in one of my classes. Now I know that high school should be taken seriously. One thing I like about the staff is that, even though they have a policy for no electronics, I got my iPod stolen and I knew who had it. I told the cop that they have in the discipline office, and he helped me get it back, and told me, "If this happens again I can't help you, we do have a rule here," and I understood. At North I only witnessed 2 fights, and there are not as many bullies as everyone assumes. I had an issue with one girl who got physical, but I ignored her and told her we weren't friends anymore. Other than that I had the best first year, and I made lots of friends.