- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Northridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010336002102
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336002102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Northridge High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010336002102 · Tuscaloosa, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 22.6:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students)
Northridge High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Northridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- Rock Quarry El
Rock Quarry Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Northridge High School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge High School compares
Northridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Northridge High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul W Bryant High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Quarry Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Tuscaloosa
3 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 (~1,153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge High School
How many students attend Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,145 (2022-23) → 1,158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge High School?
34.1% of students at Northridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge High School?
Northridge High School 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 Northridge High School rank among high schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Northridge High School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), Central High School (796 students), and Northridge Middle School (775 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.