Enrollment
351
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480303093
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge High School
Northridge High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Johnstown, Ohio, enrolling 351 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.4% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Johnstown's high schools, it stands alongside Johnstown High School (488 students): Northridge High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Northridge Local also operates Northridge Elementary (546 students) and Northridge Middle School (270 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northridge Local, which includes Northridge High School.
$14,804
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 34.2%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 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.
Is Northridge High School a good school?
Northridge High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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