Enrollment
1,984
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Layton, UT
Northridge High
Federal NCES profile for Northridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490021000045
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge High has class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Layton, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge High
Northridge High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Layton, Utah, enrolling 1,984 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Utah schools and 24% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,984 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Northridge High.
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 compares
Northridge High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 36% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,984
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Utah - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$9,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Northridge High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Northridge High.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,984 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge High
How many students attend Northridge High?
Northridge High has 1,984 students enrolled. It is a high school in Layton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High is 26.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge High?
17.8% of students at Northridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge High?
The largest demographic group at Northridge High is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge High?
Northridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 rank among high schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Layton on the city page.
Is Northridge High a good school?
Northridge High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. 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 Davis District?
Besides Northridge High, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.
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