Northridge High School is located in rural northwestern Licking County, Ohio, and serves several townships in that part of the county, as well as a part of southern Knox County, Ohio. It has a USPS address of Johnstown, Ohio, although it is about five miles northeast of that town.
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Northridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northridge High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Northridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northridge High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northridge High School's ranking?
Northridge High School is ranked #1397 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northridge High School often compared to?
Northridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northridge High School?
The graduation rate of Northridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northridge High School?
366 students attend Northridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northridge High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northridge High School?
Northridge High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northridge High School offer ?
Northridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northridge High School part of?
Northridge High School is part of Northridge Local School District.
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