- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Northland High School
Federal NCES profile for Northland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000691
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #17 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,029
- students enrolled
Northland High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland High School ranks #17 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Northland High School grew from 904 students in 2022-23 to 970 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 390438000691 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Whetstone High School (1,017 students)
Northland High School grew from 904 students in 2022-23 to 970 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- West High Scho
West High School
846 students
What this shows Northland High School reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northland High School compares
Northland High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 7.9%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Northland High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Independence High School
Standard public school
852 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northland High School
How many students attend Northland High School?
Northland High School has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland High School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northland High School?
The largest demographic group at Northland High School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland High School?
Northland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northland High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland High School ranks #17 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Northland High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Whetstone High School (1,017 students), Briggs High School (956 students), and South High School (873 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.