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9601 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325-2010
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 568/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 658/1,596 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 832 |
| Low-Income Students | 711 (85.5%) |
| English Learners | 71 (8.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 13.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.3 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.5% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.9% of English-only students.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Northridge Academy High compare within the district?
Northridge Academy High is No. 67 in reading and No. 77 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northridge Academy High rank in California?
Northridge Academy High ranks No. 568 of 1,596 in reading and No. 658 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Northridge Academy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 59 in reading and No. 83 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.3% meet the reading standard and 22.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northridge Academy High compare with other schools in Northridge?
Northridge Academy High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Northridge with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorthridgeHow does Northridge Academy High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Northridge Academy High is No. 151 in reading and No. 175 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Northridge Academy HighThis school | 25.3% | 60.2% |
| Valley International Preparatory High | 41.3% | 85.1% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
