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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
|name= Northridge High School | |name= Northridge High School | ||
|motto= " |
|motto= "A commitment to excellence" | ||
|streetaddress= 2901 Northridge Road | |streetaddress= 2901 Northridge Road | ||
|city= ] | |city= ] | ||
|state= ] | |||
|zipcode = 35406 | |zipcode = 35406 | ||
|country= |
|country= United States | ||
|schoolboard= | |schoolboard= | ||
|ceeb= 012686 | |||
|district= ] | |district= ] | ||
⚫ | |principal= Jessica Williams | ||
|superintendent= | |||
⚫ | |principal= |
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|staff= 70 | |||
|type= ] | |type= ] | ||
|grades= ]-] | |grades= ]-] | ||
|communities= | |communities= | ||
|feeders= |
|feeders= Northridge Middle, Southview Middle, University Place Middle | ||
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|campus_type= Suburban | ||
|nickname= |
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|colors= |
|colors= Light Blue, Black & White <br> {{color box|#7BA4DB|border=silver}}{{color box|#000000|border=silver}}{{color box|white|border=silver}} | ||
|founded= 2003 | |founded= {{start date and age|2003|p=1}} | ||
|ratio= 21.05<ref name=NCES/> | |||
|enrollment= 1,200 | |||
|staff= 55.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | |||
|enrollment_as_of= 2011 | |||
|enrollment= 1,158 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0103360&ID=010336002102|title=Northridge High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 20, 2024|archive-date=December 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241219190446/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0103360&ID=010336002102|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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'''Northridge High School''' is a public high school in ], United States, enrolling |
'''Northridge High School''' is a public high school in ], United States, enrolling just over 1000 students in grades 9–12 as of spring 2021. It is one of three high schools in the ]. It offers technical and academic programs, as well as joint enrollment with ] and the ]. Northridge High School is accredited by the ]. | ||
Founded in 2003, Northridge |
Founded in 2003, Northridge is one of the two youngest public high schools in Tuscaloosa. After the retirement of Central High School East, the Tuscaloosa City School system divided the city into three schools: Northridge High School, ] (both of which were opened in 2003), and ]. Northridge High School is located on the north side of the ] on Northridge Road. | ||
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===Profile=== | ===Profile=== | ||
56% of Northridge High's enrollment is ], 3% is of ], 40% is of ], and the remainder is mostly ].<ref>State of Alabama Department of Education, '' {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806042049/http://www.alsde.edu/PublicDataReports/Default.aspx |date=August 6, 2010 }}''.</ref> | |||
Northridge offers the most AP Classes in ]. | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
⚫ | On average, four Northridge High students earn the ] ] status each year. | ||
=== Exchange students === | |||
⚫ | On average, four Northridge High students earn ] ] status each year. | ||
⚫ | Northridge is a hospital school for students all over the world. In 2010 Northridge hosted students from ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | ||
== Athletics == | |||
⚫ | The nickname for Northridge sports team is the "Northridge Jaguars." Their official mascot is "Mic Jaguar". The school is a 6A school in the ] (AHSAA). | ||
Northridge High School has routinely scored above the national and state averages since the school's inception in 2003. Like all Alabama public high school students, Northridge High students are assessed using the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (ending with the graduating class of 2014). In addition, NHS students are measured on the ] and ] college entrance exams, and on ] tests.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}} | |||
⚫ | === Football === | ||
⚫ | In their 2011 season the Northridge Jaguars finished with a 10-2 record, the best record in school history, moving on to the second round of the Alabama 6A playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Northridge Jaguars Football|url=http://www.northridgejaguarsfootball.com/index.php|publisher=Jaguar Quarterback Club|access-date=11 April 2012|archive-date=September 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903235054/http://www.northridgejaguarsfootball.com/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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! colspan="6" | Average ACT Scores – 2007<ref>ACT, Inc., ''College Readiness Report, Northrige High School'', July 20, 2007.</ref> | |||
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Notable alumni include ], NFL defensive tackle for ]; ], NFL fullback for ]; ], NFL running back for the ] and USFL running back for the ]; and ], ] safety with ]. | |||
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! colspan="6" | Average SAT Reasoning Scores – 2007<ref name="schoolmatters">{{cite web | title = Northridge High School, Alabama Public School – College Prep – SchoolMatters| publisher=SchoolMatters, a service of Standard & Poor's| url = http://www.schoolmatters.com/app/data/q/stid=1/llid=118/stllid=386/locid=1032844/catid=860/secid=3585/compid=771/site=pes | accessdate =April 8, 2007 }}</ref> | |||
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=== Baseball === | ||
The Northridge baseball team has had four consecutive 20+ win seasons.{{when|date=October 2021}} The Jags won the area championship in 2012 for the first time in school history. | |||
⚫ | Northridge is a hospital school for students all over the world. 2010 |
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=== Soccer === | ||
The school has a freshman boys' team, junior varsity boys' team, varsity boys' team, freshman girls' team, junior varsity girls' team, and a varsity girls' team. In 2015, The varsity girls' team competed in the Final Four and came in 3rd in the state. In 2016, both varsity teams traveled to Huntsville, with the boys coming 3rd in the state and the girls competing in the finals. The varsity girls' team came second in the state. The soccer teams have competed in more playoff games than any other sport. | |||
⚫ | === Golf === | ||
⚫ | The nickname for Northridge sports team is the "Northridge Jaguars." Their official |
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Notable alumni include ], an Auburn University and current PGA golfer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Ian |title=Long time coming |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/2017/12/13/tuscaloosas-kizzire-finding-success-on-pga-tour/16809835007/ |access-date=23 June 2024 |work=The Tuscaloosa News |date=13 December 2017 |archive-date=June 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623020304/https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/2017/12/13/tuscaloosas-kizzire-finding-success-on-pga-tour/16809835007/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patton Kizzire Bio |url=https://collegiategolf.com/news/2005-patton-kizzire-bio |website=GCAA |access-date=23 June 2024 |language=en-gb |archive-date=June 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623020251/https://collegiategolf.com/news/2005-patton-kizzire-bio |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
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=== Tennis === | ||
The Northridge varsity girls' team won the 6A state championship in 2018. The Northridge varsity boys’ team won the 6A state championship in 2022. | |||
The Jaguar Football Team is led by Head Coach Mike Smith. Denton Bowling is the Defensive Coordinator, as well as the Linebacker coach. Other members of the defensive coaching staff are Michael Morgan-defensive line; Jared Smith-cornerbacks; and Matthew Carden-safetys. The offensive coaching staff includes Don McNabb-offensive line; Marcus Rice-quarterbacks; Shane Ashcraft-running backs; and Dustin Cooper-tight ends. Other non-coaching supporters of the team include Josh Jones, who is in charge of Filming and Quality Control, and Mary T. Long, the athletic trainer. Notable alumni include Vinnie Sunseri-University of Alabama, Malcolm Johnson-Mississippi State, Brandon Wilson-Mississippi State, Bo Scarbrough- University of Alabama, and Jermaine Robertson - Arkansas State University). | |||
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== Notable alumni == | |||
* ], multiple winner on PGA Tour | |||
The Jaquar Baseball Team is led by Head Coach John Mark McClelland. Assistant coaches include Jared Smith, Matthew Carden, Andy Bernard, and Josh Jones. The Northridge baseball team has had 4 consecutive 20+ win seasons. The Jags won the area championship in 2012 for the first time in school history. Notable alumni include Brett Whitaker-University of Alabama and JC Wilhite-University of Alabama. | |||
* ], ] fullback | |||
* ], current defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions | |||
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* ], NFL running back; transferred before his senior season | |||
The Northridge Soccer team is led by Head Coach Carter Hill alongside Shane Ashcraft, Will Scogin and Cory Barry. There is Junior Varsity Boy's team, Varsity Boy's team and a Varsity Girl's team. The Junior Varsity Boy's team is led by Shane Ashcraft. | |||
* ], former NFL ], current NFL coach | |||
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Head Coach David Akins | |||
=== Basketball Team === | |||
The current coach for Northridge High School is Bob Brantley. | |||
Women's Coach is Josh Jones | |||
=== Notable Alumni === | |||
Melissa Ong, social media star also known as Chunkysdead, graduated from Northridge. | |||
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{{AHSAA Class 6A}} | {{AHSAA Class 6A}} | ||
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Northridge High School | |
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Address | |
2901 Northridge Road Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406 United States | |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | "A commitment to excellence" |
Founded | 2003 (22 years ago) (2003) |
School district | Tuscaloosa City Schools |
CEEB code | 012686 |
Principal | Jessica Williams |
Staff | 55.00 (FTE) |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1,158 (2023-2024) |
Student to teacher ratio | 21.05 |
Campus type | Suburban |
Color(s) | Light Blue, Black & White |
Nickname | Jaguars |
Feeder schools | Northridge Middle, Southview Middle, University Place Middle |
Website | www |
Northridge High School is a public high school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, enrolling just over 1000 students in grades 9–12 as of spring 2021. It is one of three high schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. It offers technical and academic programs, as well as joint enrollment with Shelton State Community College and the University of Alabama. Northridge High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Founded in 2003, Northridge is one of the two youngest public high schools in Tuscaloosa. After the retirement of Central High School East, the Tuscaloosa City School system divided the city into three schools: Northridge High School, Paul W. Bryant High School (both of which were opened in 2003), and Central High School. Northridge High School is located on the north side of the Black Warrior River on Northridge Road.
Academics
Profile
56% of Northridge High's enrollment is African American, 3% is of Asian descent, 40% is of European descent, and the remainder is mostly Hispanic.
Northridge offers the most AP Classes in Tuscaloosa County.
History
On average, four Northridge High students earn the National Merit Finalist Cy Young status each year.
Exchange students
Northridge is a hospital school for students all over the world. In 2010 Northridge hosted students from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Mozambique, Kenya, North Korea, Kazakhstan, and Germany.
Athletics
The nickname for Northridge sports team is the "Northridge Jaguars." Their official mascot is "Mic Jaguar". The school is a 6A school in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
Football
In their 2011 season the Northridge Jaguars finished with a 10-2 record, the best record in school history, moving on to the second round of the Alabama 6A playoffs.
Notable alumni include Brodric Martin, NFL defensive tackle for Detroit Lions; Malcolm Johnson, NFL fullback for Cleveland Browns; Bo Scarbrough, NFL running back for the Detroit Lions and USFL running back for the Birmingham Stallions; and Vinnie Sunseri, NFL safety with New England Patriots.
Baseball
The Northridge baseball team has had four consecutive 20+ win seasons. The Jags won the area championship in 2012 for the first time in school history.
Soccer
The school has a freshman boys' team, junior varsity boys' team, varsity boys' team, freshman girls' team, junior varsity girls' team, and a varsity girls' team. In 2015, The varsity girls' team competed in the Final Four and came in 3rd in the state. In 2016, both varsity teams traveled to Huntsville, with the boys coming 3rd in the state and the girls competing in the finals. The varsity girls' team came second in the state. The soccer teams have competed in more playoff games than any other sport.
Golf
Notable alumni include Patton Kizzire, an Auburn University and current PGA golfer.
Tennis
The Northridge varsity girls' team won the 6A state championship in 2018. The Northridge varsity boys’ team won the 6A state championship in 2022.
Notable alumni
- Patton Kizzire, multiple winner on PGA Tour
- Malcolm Johnson, NFL fullback
- Brodric Martin, current defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions
- Bo Scarbrough, NFL running back; transferred before his senior season
- Vinnie Sunseri, former NFL safety, current NFL coach
References
- ^ "Northridge High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- State of Alabama Department of Education, Enrollment by Ethnicity and Gender (school level) – 2007–2008 Archived August 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- "Northridge Jaguars Football". Jaguar Quarterback Club. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- Thompson, Ian (December 13, 2017). "Long time coming". The Tuscaloosa News. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- "Patton Kizzire Bio". GCAA. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
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