- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Johnstown, OH
Northridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480303093
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH.
School address
District: Northridge Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480303093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northridge High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390480303093 · Johnstown, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 16.7:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge Elementary (546 students)
Northridge High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Ele
Northridge Elementary
546 students
- This school
Northridge High School
351 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
270 students
What this shows Northridge High School reports 351 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$15,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Northridge High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northridge Local reports $15,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Johnstown
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge High School
How many students attend Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Johnstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 High School?
50.4% of students at Northridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Johnstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Northridge Local?
Besides Northridge High School, Northridge Local also operates Northridge Elementary (546 students) and Northridge Middle School (270 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.