Norwin High School is a public high school located in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, with a current enrollment of approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12. It enrolls students from North Huntingdon, Irwin, and North Irwin and is part of the Norwin School District.
Serving 1,671 students in grades 9-12, Norwin High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norwin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Norwin School District, covering approximately 28.5 square miles in and around Irwin, PA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norwin High School's student population of 1,671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,671 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing citizens of character.
School Rankings
Norwin High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwin High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwin High School's ranking?
Norwin High School is ranked #172 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Norwin High School often compared to?
Norwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Penn Trafford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwin High School?
The graduation rate of Norwin High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Norwin High School?
1,671 students attend Norwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Norwin High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwin High School?
Norwin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norwin High School offer ?
Norwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwin High School part of?
Norwin High School is part of Norwin School District.
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