Northwest High School vs. Grand Island Senior High School
Should I attend Northwest High School or Grand Island Senior 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
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Grand Island Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,534 students in grades 9-12, Grand Island Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
694 students
2,534 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
163 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#844 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
173
670
Grade 10 Students
158
634
Grade 11 Students
195
654
Grade 12 Students
168
576
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
58%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
83%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
