Northridge High School in Dayton, OH

At a glance

Reported students

493

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio high enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

424

Northridge High School: 493 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 375
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 17.9:1

What the reported data says about Northridge High School

Northridge High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dayton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northridge Local. NCES reports 493 students for 2024–25.

Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.5%) and Black (29%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Northridge High School

1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 17.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White51.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black29%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial10.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Northridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

355 reported students

Northridge Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

796 reported students

3Ea

Other · Grades 08–11

3 reported students

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Public schools near Northridge High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School High · Charter · Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School	06–12	300	1.5 mi
Gem City Career Prep High School High · Charter · Gem City Career Prep High School	09–12	144	2.5 mi
Engage High School High · Charter · Engage High School	09–12	30	2.6 mi
Five Rivers Career Prep High School High · Charter · Five Rivers Career Prep High School	09–12	95	2.7 mi
Meadowdale High School High · Dayton City	09–12	479	3 mi
Dayton Business Technology High School High · Charter · Dayton Business Technology High School	09–12	62	3.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Northridge High School

What grades does Northridge High School serve?

Northridge High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northridge Local.

How many students attend Northridge High School?

Northridge High School reported 493 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Northridge High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 493 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Northridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Northridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northridge Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Northridge High School in?

Northridge High School is part of Northridge Local, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Northridge High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School (1.5 mi), Gem City Career Prep High School (2.5 mi), Engage High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.