Northwest High School vs. La Monte High School
Should I attend Northwest High School or La Monte 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
La Monte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
159 students
135 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1527 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
33
21
Grade 8 Students
28
25
Grade 9 Students
30
26
Grade 10 Students
31
22
Grade 11 Students
20
15
Grade 12 Students
17
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
96%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
16%
