Northwestern High School

Public 9-12

 7473 N Elyria Rd
       West Salem, OH  44287-9790


(419) 846-3833

District: Northwestern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 867 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,324 Help


Feeder schools for Northwestern High School:

Elementary:    Northwestern Elementary School
Middle:    Northwestern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwestern High School ranks better than 61.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northwestern High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern High School is $13,324.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwestern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern High School 332nd of 867 Ohio public high schools. (See Northwestern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


Northwestern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Local 253rd of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.26 101st 681 85.2%
2005 76.09 138th 689 80.0%
2006 77.63 103rd 696 85.2%
2007 69.97 193rd 756 74.5%
2008 63.92 311th 767 59.5%
2009 67.67 265th 791 66.5%
2010 62.05 388th 819 52.6%
2011 63.74 372nd 818 54.5%
2012 66.35 324th 832 61.1%
2013 61.62 368th 767 52.0%
2014 66.62 272nd 769 64.6%
2015 69.70 158th 778 79.7%
2016 68.96 164th 784 79.1%
2017 57.07 314th 773 59.4%
2018 62.25 283rd 800 64.6%
2019 57.85 369th 836 55.9%
2021 62.86 251st 819 69.4%
2022 61.45 295th 836 64.7%
2023 60.62 332nd 867 61.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.50 280th 614 54.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 350th 758 53.8%
2019 60.13 320th 779 58.9%
2021 79.15 66th 763 91.3%
2022 62.29 270th 773 65.1%
2023 57.95 340th 805 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 243rd 751 67.6%
2019 48.91 510th 781 34.7%
2021 61.08 299th 775 61.4%
2022 59.83 343rd 794 56.8%
2023 61.91 340th 813 58.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.84 432nd 596 27.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 74th 538 86.2%
2019 41.84 204th 272 25.0%
2021 47.64 236th 349 32.4%
2023 69.29 81st 308 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.54 400th 763 47.6%
2019 51.19 453rd 792 42.8%
2021 66.45 226th 778 71.0%
2022 65.07 274th 808 66.1%
2023 61.72 333rd 819 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.09 335th 718 53.3%
2019 52.63 400th 739 45.9%
2021 60.50 266th 727 63.4%
2022 57.81 323rd 749 56.9%
2023 56.74 348th 756 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northwestern High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 485 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 466 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1990 421 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 419 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 393 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 386 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 409 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 437 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 437 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 437 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 434 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 454 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 452 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 448 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 451 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 451 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 470 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 473 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 2 479
2006 474 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 480
2007 480 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 486
2008 489 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 3 499
2009 467 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 2 475
2010 393 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 4 405
2011 381 3 0 4 1 0 3 0 392
2012 388 3 0 3 0 0 5 0 399
2013 378 2 2 6 0 0 6 0 394
2014 393 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 402
2015 409 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 421
2016 406 2 1 14 0 0 2 0 425
2017 392 2 0 8 0 0 5 0 407
2018 393 2 0 11 0 0 8 0 414
2019 364 2 1 8 0 0 7 0 382
2020 381 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 391
2021 351 1 1 7 0 0 6 0 366
2022 333 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 345
2023 338 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 23.0 21.0 0
1989 466 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 421 22.1 19.0 n/a
1991 421 23.1 18.2 n/a
1992 397 22.0 18.0 7.3
1993 391 21.4 18.3 9
1994 412 23.3 17.7 10.2
1995 444 23.8 18.7 5.9
1996 444 23.8 18.7 5.9
1997 440 24.3 18.1 7.7
1998 438 22.3 19.6 10.5
1999 456 20.8 21.9 14.5
2000 454 23.9 19.0 16.7
2001 450 25.4 17.7 19.1
2002 452 25.9 17.5 20.6
2003 452 25.9 17.5 20.6
2004 473 26.8 17.6 34.9
2005 479 24.6 19.5 18
2006 480 25.6 18.8 20.3
2007 486 25.9 18.8 24.2
2008 499 27.5 18.1 n/a
2009 475 26.8 17.7 29.2
2010 405 24.1 16.7 45.1
2011 392 24.3 16.0 49.2
2012 399 26.1 15.2 46.6
2013 394 26.1 15.0 52.3
2014 402 26.2 15.3 42.5
2015 421 n/a n/a 43
2016 425 28.0 15.1 38.6
2017 407 28.3 14.3 42.8
2018 414 29.2 14.1 38.4
2019 382 29.2 13.0 34.6
2020 391 27.6 14.1 34
2021 366 25.6 14.2 n/a
2022 345 25.9 13.2 n/a
2023 353 24.4 14.4 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 23.0 21.0 0
1989 466 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 421 22.1 19.0 n/a
1991 421 23.1 18.2 n/a
1992 397 22.0 18.0 7.3
1993 391 21.4 18.3 9
1994 412 23.3 17.7 10.2
1995 444 23.8 18.7 5.9
1996 444 23.8 18.7 5.9
1997 440 24.3 18.1 7.7
1998 438 22.3 19.6 10.5
1999 456 20.8 21.9 14.5
2000 454 23.9 19.0 16.7
2001 450 25.4 17.7 19.1
2002 452 25.9 17.5 20.6
2003 452 25.9 17.5 20.6
2004 473 26.8 17.6 34.9
2005 479 24.6 19.5 18
2006 480 25.6 18.8 20.3
2007 486 25.9 18.8 24.2
2008 499 27.5 18.1 n/a
2009 475 26.8 17.7 29.2
2010 405 24.1 16.7 45.1
2011 392 24.3 16.0 49.2
2012 399 26.1 15.2 46.6
2013 394 26.1 15.0 52.3
2014 402 26.2 15.3 42.5
2015 421 n/a n/a 43
2016 425 28.0 15.1 38.6
2017 407 28.3 14.3 42.8
2018 414 29.2 14.1 38.4
2019 382 29.2 13.0 34.6
2020 391 27.6 14.1 34
2021 366 25.6 14.2 n/a
2022 345 25.9 13.2 n/a
2023 353 24.4 14.4 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,466
2022 $12,925
2023 $13,324

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 369th of 836 High schoolsRanks 332nd of 867 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Northwestern High School)93.978.4
 15.5%
   End of Course American Government (Northwestern Local)92.678.4
 14.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Northwestern High School)92.383.3
 9%
   End of Course American History (Northwestern Local)93.283.3
 9.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Northwestern High School)83.980.6
 3.3%
   End of Course Biology (Northwestern Local)82.680.6
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Northwestern High School)68.463
 5.4%
   End of Course English II (Northwestern Local)6563
 2%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Northwestern High School)3541.3
 6.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Northwestern Local)37.341.3
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwestern High School)38.950.6
 11.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwestern Local)61.859.3
 2.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382353
 7.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White364338
 7.1%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%39.4%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Northwestern High School.

Students at Northwestern High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Northwestern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwestern Elementary School
Middle : Northwestern Middle School

Northwestern High School ranks 332nd of 867 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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