Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School serves 419 students in grades 9-12.
Northwestern High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northwestern High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Northwestern High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northwestern High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northwestern High School is 0.15, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1509 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 92% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maple School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northwestern High School is Solon Springs School (15.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Northwestern Middle School (3.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Poplar Northwestern Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 286 students10
3.1 miles
10523 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-2218 3.1 6-8 286 - Poplar Northwestern Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
3.2 miles
10465 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-8465 3.2 PK-5 519 - Iron River Iron River Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 95 students10
14.1 miles
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334 14.1 K-5 95 - Superior Lake Superior Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 211 students10
15.6 miles
6200 E 3rd St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-7672 15.6 PK-5 211 - Solon Springs Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School Charter School
15.9 miles
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263 15.9 n/a n/a
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