Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School serves 186 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwestern High School's student population of 186 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwestern High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
91%
18%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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