Northwestern High School (Closed 2018)

6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 508 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
508 students
This chart display total students of Northwestern High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Northwestern High School
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Northwestern High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Northwestern High School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
(16-17)
30-34%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwestern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
10-14%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwestern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Northwestern High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Northwestern High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwestern High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
87%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northwestern High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Northwestern High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwestern High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.23
This chart display the diversity score of Northwestern High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(16-17)
50-54%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Northwestern High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
79%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwestern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwestern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
508 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northwestern High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
Northwestern High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.