Nordhoff High School

Nordhoff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1401 Maricopa Hwy,  Ojai, CA
Ojai Unified School District
3.8
4.3
620 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Bayless
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
31
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
68.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10.9%
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
208:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.7%
White
54.1%
Hispanic
39.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#158 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 95 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 90 Students
San Diego State University 72 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 72 Students
University of California - San Diego 66 Students
University of California - Davis 61 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 60 Students
University of California - Berkeley 59 Students
University of Southern California 58 Students
Santa Barbara City College 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 39 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 31 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Environmental Science 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 64 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/22/2024
The best part about Nordhoff is, in my opinion, the arts. The arts, (music, dance, theatre, etc.) are greatly appreciated and sought out. I feel most myself in my dance class, and there's always a play or music concert to look forward to. The worst part about Nordhoff is how some teachers, not all, aren't great at lectures and I have a hard time understanding and communicating with them. I don't feel like I really learn and take in too much of whats going on in my classes. I would like to see a teacher's requirements change in the way they teach, so students aren't learning information for short-term purposes, and are able to learn about real-world problems that we'll need long-term.
3.0 Alum
1/26/2023
The curriculum is ok could use some work on current techniques. More diversity in staff. Understanding of teachers not great.
3.0 Junior
6/1/2022
I think this school is okay. Obviously not the best academically wise, and in my personal experiences the social scene is weird. There are on the other hand great teachers and the Art and Ceramics programs are amazing.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/16/2021
My son is currently a sophomore and LOVES his school. Nordhoff has excellent, caring teachers who go above and beyond, particularly in his AP and Honors classes. Nordhoff has fostered a truly caring and supportive environment between students. The school offers areas of interest for everyone and the...
5.0 parent
7/1/2020
Great experience with two students who graduated and are attending college.
2.0 student
8/23/2013
I really don't like this school. There are way too many students in the classes and if you fall behind you have to fail before they will consider moving you out the class "if there is room in another" or you just get an "F". The STAR football players pass all their classes no matter what and they ge...
4.0 parent
11/3/2012
EXCELLENT leadership from both past and present Principals. Great office staff. Very good teachers. AWESOME football team, sports, theater and music. Despite many cutbacks, this school is thriving.

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Nordhoff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ojai, CA, in the Ojai neighborhood, and is served by the Ojai Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 620 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Nordhoff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,321,155. Discover additional schools in the area, like Legacy High School, Ojai Valley School, Mother Of Divine Grace, and more. Learn more about what Ojai has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nordhoff High School.

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