- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490021000045
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 18/100 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
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northridge High held near 1,955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.6 → 75.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490021000045 · Layton, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,984 enr · 26.5:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Northridge High held near 1,955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.6 → 75.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Northridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school
Northridge High
1,984 students
What this shows Northridge High reports 1,984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge High compares
Northridge High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,238
- 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
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 (~1,984 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,954 (2022-23) → 1,955 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 18/100 (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 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.
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.