Northridge Academy High School

9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Northridge Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northridge Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
938 students
This chart displays total students of Northridge Academy High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Northridge Academy High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Northridge Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5565 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northridge Academy High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northridge Academy High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northridge Academy High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
10%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
72%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Northridge Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northridge Academy High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northridge Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northridge Academy High School's ranking?
Northridge Academy High School is ranked #5565 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northridge Academy High School often compared to?
Northridge Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences, Granada Hills Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northridge Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Northridge Academy High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northridge Academy High School?
938 students attend Northridge Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Northridge Academy High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northridge Academy High School offer ?
Northridge Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northridge Academy High School part of?
Northridge Academy High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break -No School (*Main Calendar -All Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break -No School (*Main Calendar -All Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break -No School (*Main Calendar -All Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break -No School (*Main Calendar -All Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break -No School (*Main Calendar -All Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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