For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Northridge, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northridge, CA are Valley International Preparatory High School and Northridge Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Northridge, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northridge Academy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northridge, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18827 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Academy High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Northridge, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Valley Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
9333 Brightwood Ct.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northridge, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northridge, CA include Valley International Preparatory High School and Northridge Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northridge?
2 public high schools are located in Northridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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