Northwestern Senior High School vs. Western High School
Should I attend Northwestern Senior High School or Western 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
Northwestern Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 841 students in grades 8-12, Western High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
605 students
841 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#378 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
67%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
153
237
Grade 10 Students
143
208
Grade 11 Students
159
194
Grade 12 Students
150
199
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
88%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%