Serving 186 students in grades 11-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
186 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Northwestern High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
Northwestern High School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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