Northwestern Junior/senior High School

5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 717 students in grades 7-12, Northwestern Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwestern Junior/senior High School's student population of 717 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
717 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwestern Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Junior/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1009 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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57%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwestern Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
92%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwestern Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School is ranked #1009 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northwestern Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Northwestern Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel High School, Fairborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
717 students attend Northwestern Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northwestern Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Junior/senior High School offer ?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northwestern Junior/senior High School part of?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School is part of Northwestern Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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