Nordhoff High

Ojai Unified
1401 Maricopa Hwy.
Ojai, CA 93023
576 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nordhoff High School, located in the scenic Ojai Valley, serves as a primary public secondary institution for the Ojai Unified School District. Nestled along Maricopa Highway, the campus is known for its integration into the local community, reflecting the artistic and small-town atmosphere of Ojai. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts, designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth and character development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Nordhoff High encourages student participation in regional traditions and local events, often bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. With its focus on balancing rigorous academics with a well-rounded school experience, the institution remains a central pillar for families in the Ojai area seeking a traditional California high school education.
576
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (51.5%)
  • Hispanic
    248 (43.3%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: N/A
District: Ojai Unified
Phone: (805)640-4343
Website: http://www.ojaiusd.org/o/nhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 94

* 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 9 154
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 126
Grade 12 153
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Legacy High
Ojai Unified
37 Students
703 EL Paseo Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023 (0.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th