Serving 1,427 students in grades 10-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Northwest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwest High School is ranked #438 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
1,427 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northwest High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
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