About Us / About Us

Essential Information:
• Founded in 1964 and named after the founder of Riverside John Wesley North.
• Student population – 2,417.
• Mascot – The Husky!
• School Colors – Blue and Gold.
• School Mission – “John W. North High School students will develop their individuality by reaching their highest potential in a diverse society, identifying their post-secondary goals and preparing them for successful lives.”
Outstanding Programs:
• International Baccalaureate Program.
• Advanced Placement Classes.
• AVID.
• Three California Partnership Academies (Education and Human Services Academy, Global Information and Technology Academy, and the Law and Protective Services Academy).
• Multi-Cultural Council.
• Senior Exhibition.
Community Partnerships:
• University Eastside Community Collaborative.
Awards and Honors:
• Riverside County Office of Education High School Models of Excellence Award (2009) – Senior Exhibition.
• Riverside County Office of Education High School Models of Excellence Award (2009) – the mentoring program for the California Partnership Academies.
• Riverside County Office of Education High School Models of Excellence Award (2009) – Multi-Cultural Council.
• California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award (2007-2008) – Senior Exhibition.
• Riverside County Office of Education High School Models of Excellence Award (2007) – Collaborative Data Analysis in Algebra Teams.
• Riverside County Office of Education High School Models of Excellence Award (2007) – Smaller Learning Communities: Education and Human Services Academy.