Northwestern High School is a public high school in West Salem, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Northwestern Local Schools district, which is located in north-west Wayne County, Ohio. Their nickname is the Huskies.
Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwestern High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 92.1 square miles in West Salem, OH, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and reaching up to 8.6 miles from the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwestern High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwestern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern High School is 0.10, which is less 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
#1644 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern High School's ranking?
Northwestern High School is ranked #1644 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northwestern High School often compared to?
Northwestern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwayne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
327 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northwestern High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
Northwestern High School is part of Northwestern Local School District.
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