Northwestern High School (Closed 2018)
Northwestern High School served 508 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
17%
Black
87%
34%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
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