Northridge High School

56779 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540

1,331 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northridge High School, located in Middlebury, Indiana, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Middlebury Community Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and suburban areas, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes both traditional scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded, career-ready graduates.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northridge High School is highly active in athletics and the arts, frequently competing at the state level in various sports and maintaining a strong reputation for its performing arts programs. The school is deeply integrated into the Middlebury community, often serving as a central hub for local events and fostering strong partnerships between students, local businesses, and regional organizations. Its campus facilities and educational approach are designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce, reflecting the school's mission of preparing students for success in an evolving global society.

1,331

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,048
Hispanic	199
Black	19
Asian	17
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,048 (78.7%)
Hispanic
199 (15.0%)
Two or More
43 (3.2%)
Black
19 (1.4%)
Asian
17 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	No
District:	Middlebury Community Schools
Phone:	(574)825-2142
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 6 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 327

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 336

Grade 12 323

Ungraded 3