Northwestern High School
Tel:
(217)436-2011
- Northwestern High School serves 114 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Northwestern High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northwestern High School's student population of 114 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 114 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northwestern High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northwestern High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1497 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 100% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northwestern CUSD 2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwestern High School is Roe Adult Learning Center Macoupin (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwestern Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northwestern Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmyra Northwestern Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 43 students
0.0 miles
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217)436-2011 0.0 7-8 43 - Palmyra Northwestern Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 211 students
0.1 miles
30953 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217)436-2442 0.1 PK-6 211 - Carlinville Carlinville Intermediate School Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 267 students
11.1 miles
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217)854-9523 11.1 4-5 267 - Carlinville Roe Adult Learning Center Macoupin Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 10-12
11.1 miles
18400 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217)854-9542 11.1 10-12 n/a - Carlinville Roe Safe School Macoupin Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 13 students
11.1 miles
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217)854-9542 11.1 6-12 13
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