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Northwest High School

2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 703 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 703 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
703 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 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 High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#384 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
81%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #384 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Island Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
703 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northwest High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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?
Northwest High School is part of Northwest School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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