Northridge Academy High School

Northridge Academy High School
Address
9601 Zelzah Ave Northridge , Los Angeles , California 91325 United States
Information
Type	Public
Established	2004
School district	Los Angeles Unified School District
Principal	Nidia Castro
Teaching staff	44.00 (FTE)
Grades	9-12
Number of students	1,062 (2018-19)
Student to teacher ratio	24.14
Color(s)	Royal blue, Black, White
Athletics conference	Valley
Mascot	Puma
Website	Official website

Northridge Academy High School is a public high school located in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Overview

Northridge Academy High School is administered by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school opened as a partnership between LAUSD and California State University, Northridge.

The school contains three academies: Health & Human Development, Arts, Media & Communication, and Careers in Education. 9th grade students "explore" the various academies. The students select one for focusing for grades 10 through 12.

As of 2010, Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits the school.

History

The school opened on September 10, 2004 with 614 students in grades 9 and 10 and currently serves approximately 1,070 students in grades 9-12.

Before the school opened, LAUSD referred to the school as Valley New High School #1. The school relieved overcrowding at Monroe, Cleveland High School, and Granada Hills Charter High School.

Northridge Academy does not have its own attendance boundary. Rather, it shares the attendance boundary of four neighboring high schools (Cleveland, Granada Hills Charter High School, Monroe High School, and John F. Kennedy High School). Eighth graders who live in the attendance areas for these schools have the option of applying to attend Northridge Academy.

Northridge Academy maintains a Block Schedule in which students go to 110-minute classes. Students also have a 30-minute Advisory (homeroom).

The Northridge Academy girls basketball team makes school history in 2021-2022. The 2021-22 girl’s basketball season appeared to herald a rebuilding phase for the Lady Pumas, yet it defied all expectations, culminating in what many dubbed the finest season in program history. The Northridge Academy Lady Pumas girl’s basketball team orchestrated a remarkable campaign, seizing victory in nearly every encounter.

With an astounding record of 14-2, boasting the highest winning percentage in school history, a 10 game winning streak, and an impeccable 9-0 sweep in CIF-LA City Section Valley League play, the Lady Pumas asserted their dominance to claim the 2022 CIF-LA City Section Valley League Championship. Their stellar performance earned them the third seed in the Division 2 playoffs, marking a historic milestone as they received a coveted bye in the opening round for the first time ever. Their journey continued with a resounding 58-29 victory over Lincoln, propelling them to their inaugural quarterfinals appearance at the Division 2 level, though their quest was halted by Wilson in a valiant effort.

Amidst the triumphs of the season, Rai Mahawan emerged as a standout shooting guard within the CIF-LA City Section Division 2 ranks, and securing the prestigious title of 2022 CIF-L.A City Section Valley League Player of the Year. Aliya Latif showcased her prowess as a freshman, earning the esteemed distinction of First Team All-Valley League and All-City CIFLACS Division 2, with an impressive average exceeding 16 points and 10 rebounds per game. Additionally, Priscilla Perez and Estrella Alejo received well-deserved recognition as All-Valley League Honorable Mentions.

In a testament to his leadership, Coach Nick Kindel was crowned the 2022 CIF-LA City Section Valley League Coach of the Year, further underscoring the collective excellence that defined the unforgettable season for the Northridge Academy Lady Pumas. Read about the amazing season here!

External links

• Official website