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Northwest High School

16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334

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Tel: (660) 827-0774

www.northwest.k12.mo.us

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Northwest High School serves 136 students in grades 7-12.

Northwest High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northwest High School's student population of 136 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

136 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Northwest High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#375 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Northwest High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Northwest High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

15%

White

100%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Northwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Northwest High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pettis County R-V School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest High School's ranking?

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?

The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Northwest High School?

136 students attend Northwest High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Northwest High School students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest High School?

Northwest High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Northwest High School offer ?

Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Northwest High School part of?

Northwest High School is part of Pettis County R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education