Northridge High School

nhs.tuscaloosacityschools.com

1,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northridge High School, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs. Beyond the classroom, Northridge maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting successful athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led organizations that foster community engagement and leadership.

The school is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and its dedication to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and leveraging its proximity to local resources and partnerships in the Tuscaloosa area, Northridge High School strives to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving global landscape. For those interested in enrollment information, school calendars, or specific department details, the official school website provides extensive resources and updates for the Northridge community.

1,153

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	71
Black	412
Asian	46
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
604 (52.4%)
Black
412 (35.7%)
Hispanic
71 (6.2%)
Asian
46 (4.0%)
Two or More
16 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tuscaloosa City
Phone:	(205)759-3590
Website:	http://nhs.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 286

Grade 10 276

Grade 11 308

Grade 12 283