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#2921 of 3,441 schools in OH

Northridge High School

High School · Northridge Local · Dayton, OH

A Northridge Local high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2011 Timber Ln, Dayton, OH 45414

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$19,882
Chronic Absenteeism53.5%

Students at Northridge High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Northridge High School 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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

$53,824

Median home value

$163,200

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
3eaEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–90.3 mi2Compare →
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.86–121.5 mi259Compare →
Gloria Dei Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–91.7 mi57Compare →
Summit Academy Transition High School DaytonCharter · enrollment unverified4.99–122.0 mi53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northridge Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northridge High School is listed in Northridge Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northridge High School

Northridge High School is a public high school in Dayton, OH, part of Northridge Local, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,921 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northridge High School

What grades does Northridge High School serve?

Northridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northridge High School?

Northridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northridge High School rank in OH?

Northridge High School ranks #2,921 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Northridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Northridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northridge High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Northridge High School a charter school?

No, Northridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northridge High School a Title I school?

No, Northridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 45414)
20,479
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
45.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 45414; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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