Northridge Academy High

Summary:

Northridge Academy High is a public high school located in Northridge, California, serving 900 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge Academy High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.0% to 98.0% over the past five years, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate has also been relatively low, ranging from 0.4% to 2.0% over the same period, lower than the district and state. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.0% in 2017-2018 to 31.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Northridge Academy High's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, Northridge Academy High generally performs better than the Albert Einstein Continuation and John R. Wooden High in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Grover Cleveland Charter High and Valley International Preparatory High in these metrics. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.49% to 76.11% over the past three years, suggests it serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which may impact academic performance and other outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9601 Zelzah Ave.
       Northridge, CA  91325-2010


(818) 700-2222

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
911th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,732 Help


Feeder schools for Northridge Academy High:

Elementary:    Alta California Elementary
    Andasol Avenue Elementary
    Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
    Blythe Street Elementary
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Middle:    Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
    Francisco Sepulveda Middle
    George K. Porter Middle
    Northridge Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  916

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.2%
White:
12.8%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Compare Details Northridge Academy High ranks better than 60.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 44th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northridge Academy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.2%), White (12.8%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge Academy High is 20.4. 147 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Northridge Academy High employs 44.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge Academy High is $9,732. 151 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge Academy High 911th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Northridge Academy High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northridge Academy High

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Rank History for all students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.41 58th 1901 96.9%
2006 79.21 128th 1968 93.5%
2007 39.81 880th 2063 57.3%
2008 45.29 788th 2117 62.8%
2009 50.00 742nd 2238 66.8%
2010 42.69 955th 2281 58.1%
2011 44.15 937th 2367 60.4%
2012 43.53 947th 2354 59.8%
2013 44.65 942nd 2426 61.2%
2015 58.53 779th 1994 60.9%
2016 60.70 782nd 2039 61.6%
2017 61.29 765th 2021 62.1%
2018 66.47 674th 2017 66.6%
2019 66.48 614th 2133 71.2%
2021 54.11 547th 1290 57.6%
2022 49.26 949th 2123 55.3%
2023 60.42 653rd 2348 72.2%
2024 48.06 911th 2323 60.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.33 667th 1547 56.9%
2024 71.33 195th 1534 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.14 534th 1862 71.3%
2019 80.72 277th 1937 85.7%
2021 64.31 335th 1126 70.2%
2022 56.52 712th 1943 63.4%
2023 65.41 513th 2247 77.2%
2024 54.31 748th 2235 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.68 728th 1760 58.6%
2019 58.81 656th 1833 64.2%
2021 42.55 594th 1054 43.6%
2022 41.73 1011th 1858 45.6%
2023 52.74 768th 2118 63.7%
2024 47.11 893rd 2098 57.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.28 302nd 1052 71.3%
2019 78.24 154th 1117 86.2%
2021 46.65 227th 555 59.1%
2022 27.01 912th 1161 21.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 570th 1834 68.9%
2019 68.32 512th 1880 72.8%
2021 57.23 434th 1122 61.3%
2022 52.68 776th 1916 59.5%
2023 63.19 556th 2207 74.8%
2024 45.62 912th 2172 58.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.00 480th 581 17.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.37 142nd 582 75.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.42 615th 1742 64.7%
2019 67.84 479th 1814 73.6%
2022 51.52 796th 1861 57.2%
2023 59.18 614th 2142 71.3%
2024 45.24 967th 2125 54.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northridge Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 590th 1173 49.7%
2019 71.34 317th 1222 74.1%
2022 35.13 791st 1204 34.3%
2023 52.93 555th 1434 61.3%
2024 57.12 475th 1406 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northridge Academy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 161 54 79 278 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2006 196 69 104 434 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2007 222 73 131 527 3 n/a n/a 12 968
2008 210 63 125 562 2 n/a n/a 0 962
2009 179 58 115 619 1 2 11 0 985
2010 186 55 56 709 2 2 51 0 1061
2011 180 50 114 715 3 6 0 0 1068
2012 183 52 112 701 6 3 0 0 1057
2013 207 51 103 696 12 6 0 0 1075
2014 217 48 89 709 17 7 1 0 1088
2015 218 39 92 717 2 4 9 0 1081
2016 198 37 100 721 2 4 10 0 1072
2017 175 34 97 733 3 3 13 0 1058
2018 159 40 111 754 2 3 11 0 1080
2019 152 35 118 750 3 4 0 0 1062
2020 128 24 113 686 2 3 15 0 971
2021 129 26 110 687 1 1 16 0 970
2022 134 27 88 676 1 1 11 0 938
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 900 900
2024 117 23 67 680 0 2 27 0 916

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northridge Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 574 23.3 24.6 46.3
2006 805 33.4 24.1 57
2007 968 40.0 24.2 49.4
2008 962 49.0 19.6 56.9
2009 985 42.6 19.4 56.4
2010 1061 40.7 26.0 66.4
2011 1068 n/a n/a 66.7
2012 1057 40.5 26.0 n/a
2013 1075 40.5 26.5 61.8
2014 1088 41.0 26.5 74.6
2015 1081 43.0 25.1 63.4
2016 1072 42.0 25.5 70.8
2017 1058 45.0 23.5 72.8
2018 1080 45.0 24.0 72.7
2019 1062 44.0 24.1 71.3
2020 971 n/a n/a 69.1
2021 970 41.0 23.6 73.3
2022 938 42.0 22.3 72.5
2023 900 45.8 19.6 76.1
2024 916 44.8 20.4 79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northridge Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 574 23.3 24.6 46.3
2006 805 33.4 24.1 57
2007 968 40.0 24.2 49.4
2008 962 49.0 19.6 56.9
2009 985 42.6 19.4 56.4
2010 1061 40.7 26.0 66.4
2011 1068 n/a n/a 66.7
2012 1057 40.5 26.0 n/a
2013 1075 40.5 26.5 61.8
2014 1088 41.0 26.5 74.6
2015 1081 43.0 25.1 63.4
2016 1072 42.0 25.5 70.8
2017 1058 45.0 23.5 72.8
2018 1080 45.0 24.0 72.7
2019 1062 44.0 24.1 71.3
2020 971 n/a n/a 69.1
2021 970 41.0 23.6 73.3
2022 938 42.0 22.3 72.5
2023 900 45.8 19.6 76.1
2024 916 44.8 20.4 79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northridge Academy High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,732

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge Academy High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 614th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 653rd of 2348 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Northridge Academy High)60.654.4
 6.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northridge Academy High)31.524.7
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Northridge Academy High)30.637
 6.4%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1062900
 15.3%
African American350
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1180
 100%
Hispanic7500
 100%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White1520
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%76.1%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northridge Academy High

In the 2023-24 school year, 916 students attended Northridge Academy High.

Students at Northridge Academy High are 74% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Northridge Academy High ranks 911th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Northridge Academy High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alta California Elementary
Elementary : Andasol Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Elementary : Blythe Street Elementary
Elementary : Calahan Street Elementary
Elementary : Cantara Street Elementary
Elementary : Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Elementary : Castlebay Lane Charter
Elementary : Chase Street Elementary
Elementary : Danube Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Darby Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Elementary : El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Elementary : El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
Elementary : Gledhill Street Elementary
Elementary : Granada Elementary
Elementary : Haskell Elementary Sci Technical Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet
Elementary : Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Langdon Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Lassen Elementary
Elementary : Lorne Street Elementary
Elementary : Mayall Street Elementary
Elementary : Melvin Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Napa Street Elementary
Elementary : Panorama City Elementary
Elementary : Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology
Elementary : Plummer Elementary
Elementary : Primary Academy for Success
Elementary : Rosa Parks Learning Center
Elementary : San Fernando Elementary
Elementary : San Jose Street Elementary
Elementary : Tulsa Street Elementary
Elementary : Van Gogh Charter
Elementary : Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Elementary : Winnetka Avenue Elementary
Middle : Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Middle : Francisco Sepulveda Middle
Middle : George K. Porter Middle
Middle : Northridge Middle
Middle : Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Middle : Patrick Henry Middle
Middle : Robert Frost Middle


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