Summary:
The 16401 zip code is home to a single high school, Northwestern Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with a drop in its statewide ranking from 236 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023 to 486 out of 686 schools in 2023-2024, and it now holds a 1-star rating.
Northwestern Senior High School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on Keystone Exams that are well below the statewide averages, particularly in Algebra I and Literature. The school's four-year graduation rate is 87.9%, and its dropout rate is 1.4%. Despite the school's relatively low performance, it spends a significant amount per student ($18,049 in 2022-2023) and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4.
One notable factor is the high poverty level of the school's student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles. Overall, the data suggests that Northwestern Senior High School is facing significant challenges in terms of student achievement and performance, and the school's high spending and small class sizes have not yet translated into improved outcomes for its students.
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