Northridge Academy High

Northridge Academy High (9-12)

Ages 14+ · Free

Northridge Academy High is a public high school in Northridge for grades 9 through 12, run by the Los Angeles Unified School District in partnership with California State University, Northridge. It reports about 900 students and an 18-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, and it takes students who apply as overflow from four neighboring high schools. The two main pathways are the University Prep Program and the Early College Academy, and the school lists a university partnership with CSUN, a college and career center, academic support and tutoring. Special education and English learner support are offered, along with a library program, clubs, student leadership, a YMCA program and fall, winter and spring sports. The school says it holds a California Distinguished School designation, WASC accreditation and a 100 percent graduation rate. Attendance is tuition-free.

• Public school
• Los Angeles Unified
• What’s there: A library
• Price level: Budget: low prices or free
• Programs at school: Early college or dual enrollment; Special education services or classes
• Getting in: An application, with interviews or testing
• Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes

• Tuition-free public school.