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#771 of 1,015 schools in UT

Northridge High

High School · Davis District · Layton, UT

A Davis District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2430 N HILLFIELD RD, Layton, UT 84041

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.1:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Northridge High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northridge 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K

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

$87,608

Median home value

$395,800

Median rent

$1,404/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·14 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northridge Learning Center/dorius AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4private9–120.2 mi400Compare →
Northridge Learning Center/dorius AcademyPrivate · tuition2.9private9–120.2 mi48Compare →
No. Ut. Acad. for Math Engineering & ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified8.810–120.7 mi713Compare →
Davis Connect 7-12Enrollment path unverified8.17–121.0 mi310Compare →

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.

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

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

Davis District

Schools in district
96
Rank in district
#75 of 93
District spending per student
$9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Northridge High

Northridge High is a public high school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 1,955 students in grades 10th-12th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northridge High

What grades does Northridge High serve?

Northridge High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Northridge High?

Northridge High has an enrollment of approximately 1,955 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Northridge High is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northridge High rank in UT?

Northridge High ranks #771 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Northridge High's MySchoolScout rating?

Northridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northridge High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northridge High a charter school?

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

Is Northridge High a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northridge High?

25.7% of students at Northridge 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,955
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 84041)
54,750
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
30.7
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84041; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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