Northwest Local

The Northwest Local school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (W.S. Stinson Elementary and Northwest Primary), 1 middle school (Northwest Middle), and 1 high school (Northwest High). The district has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with several schools ranking among the top in the state.

Northwest Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Ohio middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northwest High School has also maintained a strong reputation, ranking in the top 15% of Ohio high schools and earning 4- or 5-star ratings. Additionally, W.S. Stinson Elementary has shown impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 20% of Ohio elementary schools.

The schools in the Northwest Local district generally perform well above state averages on Ohio state tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 65.8% to 87.9% at the high school level, compared to state averages of 42.8% to 72.6%. The district also boasts high graduation rates, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a commitment to student success. While the schools demonstrate strong overall performance, the district may want to investigate the slight decline in rankings at the high school and one elementary school to maintain their high levels of achievement.