Northridge Academy High

Northridge Academy High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9601 Zelzah Ave,  Northridge, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.7
3.8
938 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nidia Castro
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
32.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
72.1%
White
14.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Black
2.9%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 228 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 137 Students
University of California - Irvine 87 Students
University of California - San Diego 79 Students
Pierce College - Los Angeles 75 Students
University of California - Davis 74 Students
University of Southern California 69 Students
University of California - Berkeley 67 Students
San Diego State University 65 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 51 Students
Business 44 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Civil Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 186 Reviews
3.0 Parent
7/22/2025
My daughter went here for 9th and 10th grade but she wasn't able to make any friends. There were occasional fights, but she was never bullied. Academics basically on par with almost any other LAUSD school.
4.0 Freshman
2/4/2025
I like the school and all, but it can be better. I think the school could have better food because the school food is really not good. Also, the teachers are very nice depending on who you have. One of the best parts of my experience in the school is the school being very close to CSUN (right next to it) which makes it so accessible to so many things at CSUN. One of the worst parts of my experience at NAHS is that it is a very small school.
4.0 Senior
5/21/2024
My high school experience was online and in person. It was very intimidating meeting new people after the pandemic and being able to catch up. After time, the school lets students become more comfortable with the school and peers. I wouldn't change anything because the school staff and ASB help try to get kids more involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
4.0 student
4/5/2022
Great school, except the fact that there is only one bathroom open at a time EVER and There are 10 boys in there at a Time.
5.0 parent
2/16/2021
I LOVE THIS SCHOOL. They have some of the best Math and English class I have ever seen, they also have amazing business classes. The homework is a bit hard, but nothing I can't handle. The teachers are some of my most favorite teachers EVER. The students are nice and I have not seen too much bullyin...
4.0 student
5/8/2020
I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars. The first reason is the one that explains why it is 4 stars and not higher. This is because our school's math department is very weak, so if you like math (like me) and want to properly learn it, then maybe look more into this school and others before deciding. Es...
1.0 parent
6/22/2019
Lunch isn’t so great, not very diverse, and a lot of bullying.

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Northridge Academy High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Northridge, CA, in the Northridge neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 938 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Northridge Academy High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1070. The average home value in this area is $1,110,634. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, John R. Wooden High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what Northridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northridge Academy High.

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