Northridge High School

Northridge High School serves 1,158 students in grades 9-12 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, operating as a regular public school with 55 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks 650th among Alabama's 1,360 high schools, placing it in the 52nd percentile statewide. Academically, Northridge demonstrates solid performance with room for growth, earning an academic score of 7.0 out of 10.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 46% of students perform at proficient or above levels across all grades, while mathematics shows 36% of students achieving proficiency or higher. These results reflect a school environment focused on student development and academic improvement. The school serves a well-educated and affluent community in ZIP code 35406, where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $117,945.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 5.8%, with median home values of $438,500, indicating strong community investment in education. Northridge High School sits within Tuscaloosa's mid-size city environment, offering students access to both suburban residential areas and urban opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 21.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.