Enrollment
576
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062827004379
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 45
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nordhoff High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High is a mid-sized high school in Ojai, California, enrolling 576 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #120, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ojai's high schools, it stands alongside Legacy High (37 students): Nordhoff High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18.5:1).
Ojai Unified also operates Mira Monte Elementary (523 students) and Topa Topa Elementary (347 students) alongside Nordhoff High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nordhoff High compares
Nordhoff High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ojai Unified, which includes Nordhoff High.
$15,229
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 27.7%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nordhoff High a good school?
Nordhoff High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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