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Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences

4627 Old Court Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's student population of 759 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1249 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's ranking?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is ranked #1249 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences often compared to?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Sudbrook Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
759 students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences offer ?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences part of?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is part of Baltimore County School District.

School Reviews
5   1/11/2007
the quality of acadimic programs is what i am most impressed with.i also like how you have programs avalible to meet the needs of other children who are now 6 -8 graders. i like how parents are getting invovled with the school ms. woodley keep up the greaat workmonique gray former student2003 -2004 now ninth grader
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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