Serving 1,253 students in grades 9-12, Northridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northridge High School's student population of 1,253 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northridge High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1134 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northridge High School's ranking?
Northridge High School is ranked #1134 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Northridge High School often compared to?
Northridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley West High School, Greeley Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northridge High School?
The graduation rate of Northridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Northridge High School?
1,253 students attend Northridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Northridge High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northridge High School offer ?
Northridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northridge High School part of?
Northridge High School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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