Northridge Academy High School

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Northridge Academy High School
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Location
Northridge Academy High School
9601 Zelzah Ave

Northridge
,
Los Angeles
,
California
91325

United States
Information
Type Public
Established2004
School district Los Angeles Unified School District
PrincipalRoberto Lee
Teaching staff44.88 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades9-12
Number of students916 (2023–24) [1]
Student to teacher ratio20.41 [1]
Colors   
Royal blue, Black, White
Athletics conferenceValley
Mascot Puma
Website Official website

Northridge Academy High School(NAHS) is a public high school located in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Overview

Northridge Academy High School is administered by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school opened as a partnership between LAUSD and California State University, Northridge. While the connection has weakened between them following the COVID-19 pandemic, the current administration is working to strengthen the bond. Currently, students at Northridge Academy High School have the opportunity to study at CSUN, along with access their library resources [2]

In 2010, Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited the school, and in 2024 received the California Distinguished Schools award. [3]

A picture of the Northridge Academy High School quad during golden hour. Northridge Academy High School, Quad.jpg
A picture of the Northridge Academy High School quad during golden hour.

History

The school opened on September 10, 2004 with 614 students in grades 9 and 10 [4] and currently serves approximately 916 students in grades 9-12. [5]

Before the school opened, LAUSD referred to the school as Valley New High School #1. The school relieved overcrowding at Monroe, Cleveland High School, and Granada Hills Charter High School. [4]

Northridge Academy does not have its own attendance boundary. [6] Rather, it shares the attendance boundary of four neighboring high schools (Cleveland, Granada Hills Charter High School, Monroe High School, and John F. Kennedy High School). Eighth graders who live in the attendance areas for these schools have the option of applying to attend Northridge Academy.

Academics

Presently, Northridge Academy maintains a Block Schedule in which students go to three 105-minute classes, in addition to 50 minute daily advisory periods, with school starting at 8:30am and ending at 3:33pm. Tuesday is an exception as they use a traditional schedule with six ~50-minute classes with no advisory period, starting 8:30am and ending at 2:33pm. [7] Students get a 10 minute break, and a 30 minute lunch break throughout the day.

Students have the option in 10th grade to take AP Biology and/or AP World History. From the 11th-12th grade, students can take any of 10 additional AP Courses, but no IB courses. [8] Additionally the school offers a three-year Career Technical Education (CTE) Photography and Design Visual Media Arts pathway, which involves training with Photography and Photoshop which culminates with the chance to receive Photoshop Certification. [9]

There are also a variety of student-based organizations for students to join and participate. [10]

Demographics

2023-24 Enrollment by Ethnicity [11]
TotalAfrican AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian and/or Pacific IslanderHispanic or LatinoWhiteOther (Two or more races, not reported)
9162.5%0.0%7.5%74.2%12.8%2.9%
A picture of the back of Northridge Academy High School, with the texts "Inspire" and "Achieve" written on banners. Northridge Academy High School, From Behind.jpg
A picture of the back of Northridge Academy High School, with the texts "Inspire" and "Achieve" written on banners.

Notable Alumni

Hunter March, American television host, actor, producer, and comedian [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 https://www.cde.ca.gov/sdprofile/details.aspx?cds=19647330107003.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "CSUN Library Partnership".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Thurmond, Tony (February 29, 2024). "LAUSD Explore: Northridge Academy Senior High".
  4. 1 2 "NAHS About Section".
  5. ↑ "School Profile, CA DOE".
  6. ↑ "LAUSD :: Project Details". Archived from the original on February 4, 2002. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ "NAHS Primary Bell Schedule".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ "AP Courses at NAHS". www.northridgeacademyhs.org. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Visual Arts". www.northridgeacademyhs.org. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Clubs Schedule". www.northridgeacademyhs.org. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Enrollment by Ethnicity - Northridge Academy High (CA Dept of Education)". dq.cde.ca.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Hunter March". www.northridgeacademyhs.org. Retrieved October 9, 2025.

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