Northwest High School vs. Smith-cotton High School
Should I attend Northwest High School or Smith-cotton 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
Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Smith-cotton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
159 students
1,509 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#406 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
28
-
Grade 9 Students
30
430
Grade 10 Students
31
361
Grade 11 Students
20
352
Grade 12 Students
17
366
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%