Is Northridge High School a good school?

Yes. Northridge High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Northridge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,158 students attended Northridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northridge High School?

Students at Northridge High School are 54% White, 35% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Northridge High School?

Northridge High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rock Quarry Elementary School Elementary : The Alberta School of Performing Arts Elementary : Verner Elementary School Middle : Northridge Middle School

Northridge High School

Summary:

Northridge High School is a public high school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Tuscaloosa City School District, which is ranked 86 out of 137 districts in the state, Northridge High School stands out as a high-performing institution with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge High School consistently outperforms the Tuscaloosa City and Alabama state averages in academic assessments, with 35.47% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 46.59% in Science, and 43.08% in English, compared to the Tuscaloosa City averages of 17.77%, 26.32%, and 24.42%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking places it among the top 36 high schools in Alabama, significantly higher than other schools in the Tuscaloosa City district, such as Paul W. Bryant High School and Central High School. Northridge High School also boasts a more balanced racial composition, with 55.63% White, 36.07% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, in contrast to the higher concentrations of African American students at nearby schools.

While Northridge High School's overall performance is impressive, the school faces some challenges. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly, from 21.24% in 2021-2022 to 35.11% in 2022-2023, suggesting growing socioeconomic challenges within the student population. Additionally, the school's performance for African American and Special Education students is less impressive, ranking in the middle to lower range of Alabama high schools, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address equity and achievement gaps within the student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

(205) 759-3590

District: Tuscaloosa City

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,436

Feeder schools for Northridge High School:

Elementary:	Rock Quarry Elementary School
	The Alberta School of Performing Arts
	Verner Elementary School
Middle:	Northridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 1,158

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

African American:

35.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northridge High School ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Northridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Tuscaloosa City School District. Racial makeup is: White (54%), African American (35.5%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 21, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District! (See more...)

Compare Northridge High School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge High School is $9,436. 1 high schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge High School 36^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Northridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Tuscaloosa City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa City 86^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	67.49	98^th	357	72.5%
2005	69.16	83^rd	359	76.9%
2006	57.22	163^rd	357	54.3%
2007	53.24	189^th	358	47.2%
2008	46.76	221^st	359	38.4%
2009	49.83	203^rd	357	43.1%
2010	35.30	275^th	358	23.2%
2011	47.71	228^th	360	36.7%
2012	37.72	272^nd	358	24.0%
2013	43.72	271^st	358	24.3%
2014	71.27	80^th	358	77.7%
2015	69.03	83^rd	353	76.5%
2016	64.85	98^th	351	72.1%
2017	97.06	13^th	353	96.3%
2018	90.66	28^th	356	92.1%
2019	89.83	33^rd	366	91.0%
2021	91.17	31^st	371	91.6%
2022	92.53	26^th	367	92.9%
2023	95.75	22^nd	371	94.1%
2024	89.24	36^th	378	90.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	29.98	105^th	160	34.4%
2019	17.85	152^nd	171	11.1%
2021	44.70	101^st	196	48.5%
2022	68.17	42^nd	169	75.1%
2023	18.59	160^th	182	12.1%
2024	56.70	60^th	198	69.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.09	291^st	315	7.6%
2018	18.42	291^st	349	16.6%
2019	19.81	296^th	358	17.3%
2021	29.52	258^th	361	28.5%
2022	11.31	347^th	361	3.9%
2023	18.73	300^th	349	14.0%
2024	18.93	322^nd	375	14.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	92.24	23^rd	343	93.3%
2018	81.73	55^th	347	84.1%
2019	92.74	24^th	354	93.2%
2021	92.15	26^th	359	92.8%
2022	89.27	31^st	367	91.6%
2023	94.19	25^th	358	93.0%
2024	92.11	28^th	366	92.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.17	9^th	339	97.3%
2018	93.94	24^th	350	93.1%
2019	84.26	45^th	357	87.4%
2021	85.77	42^nd	366	88.5%
2022	92.82	26^th	366	92.9%
2023	94.49	24^th	358	93.3%
2024	81.23	50^th	368	86.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.36	3^rd	17	82.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	65.24	35^th	189	81.5%
2018	63.70	54^th	223	75.8%
2019	55.72	79^th	224	64.7%
2021	46.40	94^th	228	58.8%
2022	47.91	84^th	222	62.2%
2023	59.52	58^th	224	74.1%
2024	37.35	132^nd	231	42.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.43	8^th	122	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.24	3^rd	230	98.7%
2018	98.39	8^th	300	97.3%
2019	98.00	11^th	313	96.5%
2021	97.86	12^th	319	96.2%
2022	97.95	13^th	326	96.0%
2023	98.10	10^th	317	96.8%
2024	97.29	15^th	325	95.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Thursday, January 6, 2011

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Northridge High School is filled with some of the most creative, intelligent and motivated students you'll find anywhere. Diversity and amazing opportunities create a strong environment for talented young people to grow and dream and achieve excellence. From National Merit Finalists, Broadway stars and yearbook awards to athletic champions, AP scholars and charitable heroes, Northridge High School inspires students and their parents to reach beyond easily attainable goals to the challenge of greater dreams for the future. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	427	449	27	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	907
2005	441	530	23	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	998
2006	456	604	26	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1097
2007	433	583	32	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2008	428	602	32	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2009	429	703	41	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2010	405	689	34	21	4	n/a	n/a	6	1159
2011	431	742	31	20	2	0	0	0	1226
2012	439	733	26	26	1	1	3	0	1229
2013	449	738	24	25	1	2	3	0	1242
2014	441	737	28	34	2	2	2	0	1246
2015	462	737	32	34	2	1	2	0	1270
2016	468	772	34	38	1	0	4	0	1317
2017	513	432	29	36	1	0	5	0	1016
2018	555	378	28	35	0	0	6	0	1002
2019	591	380	25	38	0	0	16	0	1050
2020	629	400	25	46	1	0	15	0	1116
2021	629	407	25	54	0	0	18	0	1133
2022	603	426	32	46	3	3	3	0	1116
2023	637	413	30	51	2	3	9	0	1145
2024	625	411	39	64	1	3	15	0	1158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	907	50.3	18.0	37.6
2005	998	65.0	15.4	37.4
2006	1097	58.0	18.9	43
2007	1061	61.7	17.2	35.2
2008	1079	63.4	17.0	33.9
2009	1198	61.7	19.2	45.7
2010	1159	62.7	18.4	40.3
2011	1226	68.1	17.9	46.6
2012	1229	69.1	17.7	46.7
2013	1242	71.9	17.2	48
2014	1246	73.2	17.0	46.7
2015	1270	71.0	17.8	44.9
2016	1317	68.0	19.3	44.6
2017	1016	70.9	14.3	28.9
2018	1002	58.7	17.0	25.2
2019	1050	59.1	17.7	23.9
2020	1116	64.9	17.1	23.1
2021	1133	55.0	20.6	28
2022	1116	54.0	20.6	21.2
2023	1145	51.5	22.2	35.1
2024	1158	55.0	21.0	35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	907	50.3	18.0	37.6
2005	998	65.0	15.4	37.4
2006	1097	58.0	18.9	43
2007	1061	61.7	17.2	35.2
2008	1079	63.4	17.0	33.9
2009	1198	61.7	19.2	45.7
2010	1159	62.7	18.4	40.3
2011	1226	68.1	17.9	46.6
2012	1229	69.1	17.7	46.7
2013	1242	71.9	17.2	48
2014	1246	73.2	17.0	46.7
2015	1270	71.0	17.8	44.9
2016	1317	68.0	19.3	44.6
2017	1016	70.9	14.3	28.9
2018	1002	58.7	17.0	25.2
2019	1050	59.1	17.7	23.9
2020	1116	64.9	17.1	23.1
2021	1133	55.0	20.6	28
2022	1116	54.0	20.6	21.2
2023	1145	51.5	22.2	35.1
2024	1158	55.0	21.0	35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$579 (6.1%)	$8,838 (93.7%)	$9,436

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 366 High schools	Ranks 22^nd of 371 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Northridge High School)	64.6	35.9	28.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	36.9	19.5	17.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Northridge High School)	57	50.2	6.8%
End of Course Science (Tuscaloosa City)	33	28.7	4.3%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1050	1145	9%
African American	380	413	8.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	25	30	20%
Hispanic	38	51	34.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	591	637	7.8%
Two or More Races	16	9	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.9%	35.1%	11.2%

Schools Near Northridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	2901 Northridge Rd	Tuscaloosa	35406	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	No	(205) 759-3590	1,158	55	21.0	35.1%	625 (54.0%)	411 (35.5%)	64 (5.5%)	39 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.3%)	89.2	36^th of 378 public high schools	90.5%		95.7	22^nd of 371 public high schools	94.1%	14	35.5	46.6	43.1	$9,436	$579	$8,838
Holt High School	Public	9-12	301 44th Ct NE	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2768	424	29	14.5	73.1%	90 (21.2%)	184 (43.4%)	147 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	15.7	326^th of 378 public high schools	13.8%		17	319^th of 371 public high schools	14.0%	7	6.2	13.4	6.5	$17,319	$5,702	$9,624
Central High School	Public	9-12	905 15th Street	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3720	834	50	16.7	84.1%	40 (4.8%)	743 (89.1%)	42 (5.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23.1	292^nd of 378 public high schools	22.8%		15.4	328^th of 371 public high schools	11.6%	36	9.0	14.0	14.4	$14,113	$2,234	$11,666
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy	Public	9-12	2800 Martin Luther King Jr Bou	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	No	(205) 759-3649	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	5941 12th Ave East	Tuscaloosa	35405	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 349-3131	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tuscaloosa County High School	Public	9-12	12500 Wildcat Dr	Northport	35475	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2670	1,562	88	17.7	54.6%	805 (51.5%)	433 (27.7%)	292 (18.7%)	16 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (0.8%)	56.4	140^th of 378 public high schools	63.0%		64	113^th of 371 public high schools	69.5%	27	20.1	33.2	24.4	$8,263	$719	$7,482
Paul W Bryant High School	Public	9-12	6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive	Cottondale	35453	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3538	1,072	56	19.3	48.4%	48 (4.5%)	930 (86.8%)	78 (7.3%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	17.1	316^th of 378 public high schools	16.4%		21	299^th of 371 public high schools	19.4%	17	4.6	13.0	10.9	$9,385	$1,183	$8,183
Hillcrest High School	Public	9-12	300 Patriot Pkwy	Tuscaloosa	35405	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2800	1,422	77	18.4	64.1%	491 (34.5%)	815 (57.3%)	72 (5.1%)	23 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.5%)	55.6	146^th of 378 public high schools	61.4%		55.9	137^th of 371 public high schools	63.1%	9	18.3	32.3	26.2	$8,119	$806	$7,290
Sipsey Valley High School	Public	9-12	15815 Romulus Rd	Buhl	35446	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2850	510	28	18.1	57.6%	356 (69.8%)	98 (19.2%)	51 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	57.3	135^th of 378 public high schools	64.3%		46.1	174^th of 371 public high schools	53.1%	39	19.1	30.5	29.3	$9,890	$1,116	$8,750
Brookwood High School	Public	9-12	12250 George Richmond Parkway	Brookwood	35444	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2777	1,094	61	17.9	57.9%	824 (75.3%)	157 (14.4%)	89 (8.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.7%)	28.9	268^th of 378 public high schools	29.1%		55.4	141^st of 371 public high schools	62.0%	127	9.2	19.8	17.1	$9,429	$1,042	$8,363

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