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Northwest College Preparatory High School

940 Fernwood Pk
Rochester, NY 14609
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Bottom 50%
Serving 252 students in grades 7-9, Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest College Preparatory High School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 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 College Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest College Preparatory High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4354 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest College Preparatory High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest College Preparatory High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwest College Preparatory High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest College Preparatory High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest College Preparatory High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest College Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is ranked #4354 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northwest College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Northwest College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest College Preparatory High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School?
252 students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest College Preparatory High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
Northwest College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwest College Preparatory High School offer ?
Northwest College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest College Preparatory High School part of?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest College Preparatory High School located?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is located in the Northland Lyceum neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Northland Lyceum.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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