La Monte High School vs. Northwest High School
Should I attend La Monte High School or Northwest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
La Monte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, La Monte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 159 students in grades 7-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
135 students
159 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#375 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
21
33
Grade 8 Students
25
28
Grade 9 Students
26
30
Grade 10 Students
22
31
Grade 11 Students
15
20
Grade 12 Students
26
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
47%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
50%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%