Northwest Area High School

243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Northwest Area High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Area High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1880 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Northwest Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Northwest Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Area High School's ranking?
Northwest Area High School is ranked #1880 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northwest Area High School often compared to?
Northwest Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School, G A R MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Area High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest Area High School?
437 students attend Northwest Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Northwest Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Area High School?
Northwest Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Area High School offer ?
Northwest Area High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Area High School part of?
Northwest Area High School is part of Northwest Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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