Northwestern High, MD
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Magnet
How Northwestern High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score85
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Northwestern High
2,315Students
100%Low-Income Students
151Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 32% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 28% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 18% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 27% | 33% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 42% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 14% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Northwestern High
-Math Proficiency
-Reading Proficiency
-Average Proficiency
-Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
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Proficiency by Grade
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Proficiency by Ethnicity
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Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
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Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Northwestern High
67%Overall Rate
66%Low-Income
52%Limited English
62%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 72% | 69% |
| Black | 82% | 77% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 86% | 79% |
Location Map
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