Western High School vs. Northwestern Senior High School
Should I attend Western High School or Northwestern Senior 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
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
841 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#129 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
237
153
Grade 10 Students
208
143
Grade 11 Students
194
159
Grade 12 Students
199
150
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
87%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%