Northwest High School
Tel:
(316) 973-6000
- Northwest High School serves 1,311 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Northwest High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northwest High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northwest High School's student population of 1,311 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Northwest High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.66, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #958 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 20% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| White | 53% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Northwest High School is Levy Sp Ed Center (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mccollom Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Mccollom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
0.3 miles
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350 0.3 PK-5 450 - Wichita Kensler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
0.7 miles
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350 0.7 PK-5 568 - Wichita Peterson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 477 students
1.0 miles
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400 1.0 PK-5 477 - Wichita Levy Sp Ed Center Grades: 1-12 | 77 students
1.2 miles
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400 1.2 1-12 77 - Wichita Wilbur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 834 students
1.2 miles
340 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1100 1.2 6-8 834
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