- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ojai, CA
Nordhoff High
Federal NCES profile for Nordhoff High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062827004379
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nordhoff High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nordhoff High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nordhoff High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Nordhoff High shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 062827004379 · Ojai, CA High · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mira Monte Elementary (523 students)
Nordhoff High shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nordhoff High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nordhoff High
576 students
- Mira Monte Ele
Mira Monte Elementary
523 students
- Topa Topa Elem
Topa Topa Elementary
347 students
- Matilija Middl
Matilija Middle
271 students
- Summit 183
Summit
183 students
- San Antonio El 134
San Antonio Elementary
134 students
What this shows Nordhoff High reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nordhoff High compares
Nordhoff High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$17,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Nordhoff High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ojai Unified reports $17,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nordhoff High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Monte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topa Topa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matilija Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nordhoff High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 36.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Ojai
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nordhoff High
How many students attend Nordhoff High?
Nordhoff High has 576 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ojai, CA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff High is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nordhoff High?
36.2% of students at Nordhoff High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nordhoff High?
The largest demographic group at Nordhoff High is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Ojai, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nordhoff High?
Nordhoff High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Nordhoff High rank among public schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, Nordhoff High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ojai, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ojai on the city page.
What other schools are in Ojai Unified?
Besides Nordhoff High, Ojai Unified also operates Mira Monte Elementary (523 students), Topa Topa Elementary (347 students), and Matilija Middle (271 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.