Serving 2,381 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Northwestern High School 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 Northwestern High School is 0.44, 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.
Northwestern High School is ranked #1081 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwestern High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 71%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
2,381 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Northwestern High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
My child has just completed his 9th grade year at this school and I must say I am pleased with how the school year went. He finished with a 3.8 GPA. Some of the teachers here seem to be very involved and not much trouble on their part when you try to reach out to them, although i struggled to talk to them in the beginning. The programs here are what drew me to this school and I was not let down. My child got the opportunity to participate in two programs here which he benefited from in his academics. I would say, so far this is a good school for your child.
- Posted by Parent - Rebecca Johnson
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