Northrop High School serves 2,046 students in grades 9-12.
Northrop High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Northrop High School's student population of 2,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northrop High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northrop High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
18%
13%
White
51%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northrop High School's ranking?
Northrop High School is ranked #729 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northrop High School?
The graduation rate of Northrop High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northrop High School?
2,046 students attend Northrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northrop High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northrop High School?
Northrop High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northrop High School offer ?
Northrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northrop High School part of?
Northrop High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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