- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northridge, CA
Northridge Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271010862
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Academy High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Northridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Academy High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Academy High ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Northridge, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271010862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Northridge Academy High held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062271010862 · Northridge, CA High · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 18.5:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Northridge Academy High held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northridge Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 832
Northridge Academy High
832 students
What this shows Northridge Academy High reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Academy High compares
Northridge Academy High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 11.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Northridge Academy High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Northridge
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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Academy High
How many students attend Northridge Academy High?
Northridge Academy High has 832 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northridge, CA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Academy High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Northridge Academy High?
68.4% of students at Northridge Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Academy High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Northridge, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Academy High?
Northridge Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Northridge Academy High rank among public schools in Northridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Academy High ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Northridge, 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 Northridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Northridge Academy High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.