Serving 1,535 students in grades 9-12, Northgate High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Northgate High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northgate High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northgate High School?
The graduation rate of Northgate High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northgate High School?
1,535 students attend Northgate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northgate High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northgate High School offer ?
Northgate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northgate High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
