Very Good
#2793 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Nordhoff High
High School · Ojai Unified · Ojai, CA
An Ojai Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1401 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai, CA 93023
- Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nordhoff High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nordhoff High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,066/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ojai), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,298
Median home value
$888,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojai Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Ojai Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Valley Oak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ojai Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nordhoff High is listed in Ojai Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High is a public high school in Ojai, CA, part of Ojai Unified, serving approximately 620 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,793 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nordhoff High
What grades does Nordhoff High serve?
Nordhoff High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nordhoff High?
Nordhoff High has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nordhoff High rank in CA?
Nordhoff High ranks #2,793 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nordhoff High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nordhoff High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nordhoff High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nordhoff High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nordhoff High a charter school?
No, Nordhoff High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nordhoff High a Title I school?
No, Nordhoff High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nordhoff High?
36.9% of students at Nordhoff High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (805) 640-4343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93023)
- 21,559
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 51
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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