Enrollment
1,331
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Middlebury, IN
Northridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180660001165
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Middlebury · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middlebury, IN.
School address
District: Middlebury Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180660001165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge High School
Northridge High School is a large high school in Middlebury, Indiana, enrolling 1,331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,331 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge Middle School (963 students) and Heritage Intermediate School (574 students) alongside Northridge High School.
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 Northridge High School compares
Northridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,331
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$10,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Northridge High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlebury Community Schools, which includes Northridge High School.
$10,923
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Northridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge High School
How many students attend Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has 1,331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middlebury, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge High School?
27.1% of students at Northridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Middlebury, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Northridge High School rank among public schools in Middlebury?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middlebury, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middlebury on the city page.
Is Northridge High School a good school?
Northridge High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Middlebury Community Schools?
Besides Northridge High School, Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge Middle School (963 students), Heritage Intermediate School (574 students), and Orchard View School (345 students). See the Middlebury Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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