Northwest Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,584 students in Northwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Northwest Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
472 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
598 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
3,030 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
3,444 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
40%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,001 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
583
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
652
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
592
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
595
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
633
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
632
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
624
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
654
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
720
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
693
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
762
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
606
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
634
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,584 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District is ranked #584 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Local School District?
40% of Northwest Local School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
