- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OH
Northridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487303380
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 18
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 493
- students enrolled
Northridge High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #16 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Northridge High School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 390487303380 · Dayton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 22.4:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge Elementary School (796 students)
Northridge High School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 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 School
796 students
- This school
Northridge High School
493 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
355 students
- 3ea 3
3ea
3 students
What this shows Northridge High School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge High School compares
Northridge 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$19,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
African American 29.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Northridge High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northridge Local reports $19,882 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 School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 3ea | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar high schools in Dayton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stebbins High School
Standard public school
1,092 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Standard public school
785 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Oakwood High School
Standard public school
656 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall High School
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Early College High School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Meadowdale High School
Standard public school
479 students 12.6:1 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge High School
How many students attend Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has 493 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge High School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High School ranks #16 of 18 high schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Northridge Local?
Besides Northridge High School, Northridge Local also operates Northridge Elementary School (796 students), Northridge Middle School (355 students), and 3ea (3 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.