Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Northwest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
1,432 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Northwest High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
