Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Westwood New Technical 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
16:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
89%
18%
White
9%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood New Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood New Technical High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westwood New Technical High School?
221 students attend Westwood New Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westwood New Technical High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood New Technical High School?
Westwood New Technical High School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westwood New Technical High School offer ?
Westwood New Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood New Technical High School part of?
Westwood New Technical High School is part of Westwood Community School District.
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