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Building Leaders: Virtuous Men With a Noble & Optimistic Vision for Life

One Education, Two Levels

A comprehensive and continuous curriculumĀ to achieveĀ  our vision of building leaders.

Middle School: A Good Place to be a Boy

These years are foundational for building strong academic habits, a spirit of adventure, and for cementing the deep seated values that will orient his life.

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High School: Beyond Prepared for College

Serious study, friendship with faculty and the successful attainment of challenging goals, builds men with a discerning intellect, a strong will, and an optimistic outlook.

Founded on Relationships

How does a young man develop cheerfulness, confidence, optimism? These qualities arise from the heart, which flourishes in friendship.

At Northridge, students develop true friendships with their classmates and teachers.

Friendships occur in an environment of freedom. By focusing on high expectations rather than rules, we allow our students to be themselves. The energetic and cheerful atmosphere that results is a delight, and a setting where friendships develop naturally. Their friendship with faculty is not one of peers, but true friendship nevertheless. The students feel the affection and care of their teachers, and thrive because of it.

Friendships are at the core of our approach and make Northridge a wonderful place.

An Outstanding Faculty

Who will educate your son? Our faculty are the heart of Northridge. They hail from all over the country to join a team where teaching is understood to be a vocation. They are exceptionally well qualified and become masters of the art of teaching through our multi-year professional development program.

A Well-Educated Man

What qualities do we seek to foster? Our seniors graduate beyond simply prepared for college. Through rigorous study in a well designed curriculum, a culture of integrity and strong relationships with teachers, they graduate prepared to lead in society and bring joy to all they encounter.

Virtues

Virtues of a Northridge graduate:

  • Fortitude (Self Control)
  • Courage
  • Service
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Courtesy & refinement
  • Optimism
  • Love of Our Lord & others

Capabilities

Northridge graduates are:

  • Clear & independent thinkers
  • Familiar with the big questions and topics of the Western Tradition
  • Able to discern & appreciate truth and beauty

They know how to:

  • Learn independently
  • Frame & solve problems
  • Communicate with individuals & groups in a clear and compelling way
  • Articulate why they hold the faith and values which they firmly believe

Explore Northridge Academics

Middle School: A Good Place to be a Boy

These years are foundational for building strong academic habits, a spirit of adventure, and for cementing the deep seated values that will orient his life.

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Course Catalog

View all classes Northridge offers, both Core and Elective Options.

Northridge Course Catalog

College Matriculation

Students from classes 2016 to 2020 have been accepted to Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Princeton, Stanford, Swarthmore, and more.

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High School: Beyond Prepared for College

Serious study, friendship with faculty and the successful attainment of challenging goals, builds men with a discerning intellect, a strong will, and an optimistic outlook.

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Advising Program

Advising is a unique program. Each Northridge student is paired with a Faculty Advisor - a mentor whoā€™ll meet with him individually each month.

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A Vocation to Educate

Our teachers are men dedicated to the craft of teaching and forming character in each young man -- both in and out of the classroom.

Group of Middle School Boys Smiling

Middle School: A Good Place to be a Boy

These years are foundational for building strong academic habits, a spirit of adventure, and for cementing the deep seated values that will orient his life.

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High School: Beyond Prepared for College

Serious study, friendship with faculty and the successful attainment of challenging goals, builds men with a discerning intellect, a strong will, and an optimistic outlook.

Northridge Course Catalog

Course Catalog

View all classes Northridge offers, both Core and Elective Options.

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Advising Program

Advising is a unique program. Each Northridge student is paired with a Faculty Advisor - a mentor whoā€™ll meet with him individually each month.

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College Matriculation

Students from classes 2016 to 2020 have been accepted to Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Princeton, Stanford, Swarthmore, and more.

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A Vocation to Educate

Our teachers are men dedicated to the craft of teaching and forming character in each young man -- both in and out of the classroom.

Ready to get started?

Get in touch with our admissions office to see if Northridge would be a good fit for your son and family. Our admissions process is focused on getting to know each prospective parent and student exceptionally well.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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