Western High School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend Western High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 809 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 958 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
809 students
958 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2026 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
235
275
Grade 10 Students
187
238
Grade 11 Students
201
220
Grade 12 Students
186
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
84%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%