Is Northridge High School a good school?

Northridge High School ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Northridge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,346 students attended Northridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northridge High School?

Students at Northridge High School are 76% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Northridge High School?

Northridge High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : James Madison STEAM Academy Elementary : Martinez Elementary School Elementary : S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy Elementary : Shawsheen Elementary School Elementary : Winograd K-8 Elementary School Middle : Franklin Middle School

Northridge High School

Summary:

Northridge High School is a public high school in Greeley, Colorado, serving 1,253 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge High School stands out for several key metrics. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (74.06%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, as well as lower percentages of White (21.23%) and Asian (1.28%) students. Academically, the school consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. Northridge High School has been ranked in the bottom 30% of Colorado high schools for several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in stark contrast to nearby high-performing schools like Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School and Early College Academy, which are ranked in the top 10% and 5-star rated.

The data also reveals that Northridge High School's performance on standardized tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students. The school has a high percentage of students (63.53% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These findings suggest that socioeconomic factors and equity issues may be playing a significant role in the school's academic challenges, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 71st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634-9182

(970) 348-5200

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,976

Feeder schools for Northridge High School:

Elementary:	James Madison STEAM Academy
	Martinez Elementary School
	S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
	Shawsheen Elementary School
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	Winograd K-8 Elementary School
Middle:	Franklin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,346

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.1%

White:

19.2%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northridge High School ranks worse than 88% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.36. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.1%), White (19.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge High School is 20.1. 4 high schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northridge High School employs 66.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge High School is $13,976, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 high schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge High School 307^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Northridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97^th of 116 Colorado 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	CO State Percentile
2004	15.05	245^th	279	12.2%
2005	9.81	253^rd	280	9.6%
2006	14.22	252^nd	286	11.9%
2007	21.92	241^st	298	19.1%
2008	20.35	246^th	301	18.3%
2009	15.72	265^th	310	14.5%
2010	16.49	271^st	327	17.1%
2011	13.16	291^st	337	13.6%
2012	12.69	287^th	334	14.1%
2013	14.59	293^rd	349	16.0%
2014	12.81	314^th	369	14.9%
2015	10.19	281^st	292	3.8%
2016	10.67	240^th	255	5.9%
2017	12.09	230^th	256	10.2%
2018	19.85	300^th	388	22.7%
2019	22.13	308^th	411	25.1%
2021	2.97	205^th	210	2.4%
2022	3.83	209^th	221	5.4%
2023	12.52	305^th	349	12.6%
2024	12.36	307^th	349	12.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.98	67^th	77	13.0%

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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	CO State Percentile
2021	11.60	177^th	188	5.9%
2022	17.22	177^th	203	12.8%
2023	14.79	182^nd	200	9.0%
2024	15.27	187^th	211	11.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	10.55	216^th	239	9.6%
2022	10.76	226^th	257	12.1%
2023	10.11	232^nd	254	8.7%
2024	10.75	229^th	257	10.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.31	67^th	74	9.5%
2024	16.90	74^th	84	11.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	32.73	100^th	118	15.3%
2022	13.11	101^st	108	6.5%
2023	9.45	129^th	135	4.4%
2024	22.45	119^th	140	15.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	12.97	206^th	240	14.2%
2022	16.29	210^th	253	17.0%
2023	12.07	221^st	252	12.3%
2024	11.74	228^th	256	10.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.01	164^th	181	9.4%
2022	18.16	169^th	205	17.6%
2023	16.13	172^nd	198	13.1%
2024	15.35	173^rd	199	13.1%

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Rank History for White students at Northridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	20.82	175^th	225	22.2%
2022	18.59	191^st	228	16.2%
2023	9.87	217^th	234	7.3%
2024	7.62	216^th	229	5.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	309	3	8	293	6	n/a	n/a	619
2002	563	11	11	511	8	n/a	n/a	1104
2003	563	11	11	511	8	n/a	n/a	1104
2004	581	14	5	556	9	n/a	n/a	1165
2005	590	14	6	609	6	n/a	n/a	1225
2006	596	16	7	653	8	n/a	n/a	1280
2007	552	13	5	670	11	n/a	n/a	1251
2008	494	21	5	676	9	n/a	n/a	1205
2009	451	21	9	664	7	n/a	n/a	1152
2010	375	16	10	678	11	n/a	n/a	1090
2011	299	7	8	697	6	4	8	1029
2012	264	9	8	725	6	6	11	1029
2013	231	4	5	707	3	5	14	969
2014	256	9	7	759	4	6	10	1051
2015	268	13	7	811	4	3	12	1118
2016	301	19	8	839	4	1	9	1181
2017	277	13	12	845	4	0	7	1158
2018	311	10	17	864	3	1	10	1216
2019	300	8	22	833	3	1	9	1176
2020	278	11	18	832	1	2	15	1157
2021	276	11	16	891	1	2	20	1217
2022	259	9	13	890	4	1	23	1199
2023	266	9	16	928	5	7	22	1253
2024	259	22	20	1024	4	4	13	1346

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
2001	619	36.8	16.8	46.4
2002	1104	60.4	18.3	40.8
2003	1104	60.4	18.3	40.8
2004	1165	61.8	18.9	40.5
2005	1225	62.9	19.5	40.9
2006	1280	62.7	20.4	42.3
2007	1251	65.2	19.2	45.2
2008	1205	61.4	19.6	45.1
2009	1152	57.0	20.2	49.7
2010	1090	56.7	19.1	54.9
2011	1029	50.5	20.3	60
2012	1029	49.0	20.9	66.5
2013	969	53.8	17.9	67
2014	1051	53.0	19.7	66.5
2015	1118	51.0	21.9	63.9
2016	1181	55.0	21.4	69.9
2017	1158	55.3	20.9	70.5
2018	1216	55.6	21.8	67.4
2019	1176	56.0	20.9	64.8
2020	1157	57.3	20.1	61.2
2021	1217	54.4	22.3	71
2022	1199	57.4	20.8	64.6
2023	1253	61.3	20.4	63.5
2024	1346	66.8	20.1	75.7

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
2001	619	36.8	16.8	46.4
2002	1104	60.4	18.3	40.8
2003	1104	60.4	18.3	40.8
2004	1165	61.8	18.9	40.5
2005	1225	62.9	19.5	40.9
2006	1280	62.7	20.4	42.3
2007	1251	65.2	19.2	45.2
2008	1205	61.4	19.6	45.1
2009	1152	57.0	20.2	49.7
2010	1090	56.7	19.1	54.9
2011	1029	50.5	20.3	60
2012	1029	49.0	20.9	66.5
2013	969	53.8	17.9	67
2014	1051	53.0	19.7	66.5
2015	1118	51.0	21.9	63.9
2016	1181	55.0	21.4	69.9
2017	1158	55.3	20.9	70.5
2018	1216	55.6	21.8	67.4
2019	1176	56.0	20.9	64.8
2020	1157	57.3	20.1	61.2
2021	1217	54.4	22.3	71
2022	1199	57.4	20.8	64.6
2023	1253	61.3	20.4	63.5
2024	1346	66.8	20.1	75.7

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,980
2020	$11,742
2021	$11,528
2022	$13,815
2023	$13,976

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 308^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 305^th of 349 High schools	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1176	1253	6.5%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	22	16	27.3%
Hispanic	833	928	11.4%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	300	266	11.3%
Two or More Races	9	22	144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	63.5%	1.3%

Schools Near Northridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	100 71st Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5200	1,346	67	20.1	75.7%	259 (19.2%)	22 (1.6%)	1,024 (76.1%)	20 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (1.0%)	12.4	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%		12.5	305^th of 349 public high schools	12.6%	2	40.0	11.0	37.0	20.0	31.0	9.0								9.8	$13,976
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	5509 West 11th Street	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-6295	318	2	150.7	62.9%	102 (32.1%)	7 (2.2%)	190 (59.7%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	67.6	100^th of 349 public high schools	71.3%		68.5	102^nd of 349 public high schools	70.8%	2	83.0	72.0	64.0	51.0	65.0	40.0								24.0	$10,444
Union Colony Preparatory School	Public, Charter	6-12	2000 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 673-4546	348	19	18.5	66.4%	118 (33.9%)	8 (2.3%)	200 (57.5%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	46.7	175^th of 349 public high schools	49.9%		60.3	128^th of 349 public high schools	63.3%	47	56.0	20.0	65.0	52.0	60.0	23.0	9.6	31.7	17.0	18.5	24.4	14.4	24.5	32.1	$11,938
Centennial BOCES High School	Public	11-12	2020 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	Centennial BOCES	No	No	No	No	(970) 356-7404	104	4	24.1		45 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$5,375
Innovative Connections High School	Public	10-12	2020 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	Centennial BOCES	No	No	No	No	(970) 352-7404	37	2	18.5		15 (40.5%)	1 (2.7%)	20 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)															$6,736
Greeley West High School	Public	9-12	2401 35th Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5400	1,987	93	21.4	73.2%	402 (20.2%)	50 (2.5%)	1,424 (71.7%)	49 (2.5%)	11 (0.6%)	6 (0.3%)	45 (2.3%)	20	280^th of 349 public high schools	19.8%		22.8	267^th of 349 public high schools	23.5%	13	45.0	17.0	45.0	23.0	39.0	16.0								17.1	$12,912
Platte Valley Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	2200 West O Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 304-6220	16	5	3.1		4 (25.0%)	1 (6.3%)	10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$45,576
Platte Valley Youth Services Center	Public	7-12	2200 O Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(303) 866-6600																			(n/a)															$00
Greeley Central High School	Public	9-12	1515 14th Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5000	1,493	78	19.1	74.3%	292 (19.6%)	57 (3.8%)	1,065 (71.3%)	44 (2.9%)	6 (0.4%)	10 (0.7%)	19 (1.3%)	21.4	273^rd of 349 public high schools	21.8%		16.9	291^st of 349 public high schools	16.6%	18	40.0	18.0	46.0	25.0	40.0	19.0								18.1	$13,388
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	810 Automation Drive	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 833-5190	413	21	19.7	12.8%	324 (78.5%)	6 (1.5%)	55 (13.3%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	95.2	9^th of 349 public high schools	97.4%		90.1	26^th of 349 public high schools	92.6%	17	93.0	81.0	92.0	74.0	88.0	67.0								56.1	$20,373

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