Northwestern High School vs. College Park Academy
Should I attend Northwestern High School or College Park Academy? 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
Northwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 2,219 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 677 students in grades 6-12, College Park Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,219 students
677 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#475 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
71%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
118
Grade 7 Students
-
121
Grade 8 Students
-
128
Grade 9 Students
779
107
Grade 10 Students
519
80
Grade 11 Students
453
77
Grade 12 Students
468
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
70%
31%
% Black
26%
51%
% White
3%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%