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Northwestern High

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Northwestern High ranks 176 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 59% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Northwestern High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Maple School District in Wisconsin, with 393 students. The school has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 96.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Superior High School, which had a 91.0% 4-year graduation rate in 2023-2024.

Northwestern High students generally perform better than the state average on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in social studies, math, and science. However, their English language arts proficiency was slightly lower than the state average. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 19.5% in 2022-2023 to 17.7% in 2023-2024, though this is still higher than the state average and lower than the nearby Eagles Academy, which had a 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024.

While Northwestern High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past few years, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students. Additionally, low-socioeconomic status students perform better at Northwestern High compared to the state average. The school's spending per student has also increased over the years, from $11,894 in 2018-2019 to $13,150 in 2020-2021, higher than the nearby Superior High School, which spent $12,581 per student in 2020-2021.

372

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,150

Per pupil spending ?

30.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4751 S County Road F
Maple, WI 54854

(715) 363-2434

District: Maple School District

Feeder schools for Northwestern High:

Elementary:	Iron River Elementary
	Northwestern Elementary
Middle:	Northwestern Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (51% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Wisconsin avg46%

176^th of 431

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 426Maple School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	176 of 431	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	123 of 431	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	36.3	280 of 415	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.5	168 of 391	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	125 of 390	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	180 of 400	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.9	310 of 410	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.8	296 of 410	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	46.0	228 of 408	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.8	193 of 466	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.9	177 of 462	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.0	207 of 457	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.5	335 of 452	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	60.3	221 of 445	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.6	363 of 450	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	59.1	219 of 438	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.0	160 of 437	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.1	92 of 281	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.9	143 of 292	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	229 of 358	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.9	121 of 353	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.6	183 of 329	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.1	153 of 343	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.4	156 of 343	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.3	246 of 355	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	47.6	172 of 335	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	207 of 326	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.2	88 of 271	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	80 of 250	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.4	190 of 226	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.1	165 of 251	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.5	193 of 255	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	105 of 380	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	105 of 365	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	27.0	285 of 359	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.1	195 of 347	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.5	77 of 334	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	48.5	171 of 354	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.1	271 of 373	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	41.0	179 of 285	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	143 of 300	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	27.7	208 of 271	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.6	145 of 269	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	105 of 266	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.1	119 of 266	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	21.7	219 of 261	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)72nd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)49th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)37th percentile-22 vs school

Female (2025)36th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies63%+16 vs state

Mathematics51%+8 vs state

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

Science43%~ state avg

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Schools Near Northwestern High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)	Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwestern High	Public	9-12	4751 S County Road F	Maple	54854	Douglas County	Maple School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 363-2434	372	25	15.0	30.1%	329 (88.4%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	58.3	176^th of 431 public high schools	59.2%		65.6	123^rd of 431 public high schools	71.5%	53	46.2	51.0	43.3			63.4	$13,150	$167	$12,984
Eagles Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	8993 E Baldwin St	Solon Springs	54873	Douglas County	Solon Springs School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(715) 378-2263	23	4	6.3	30.4%	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				42.9	57.1
Superior High	Public	9-12	2600 Catlin Ave	Superior	54880	Douglas County	Superior School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 394-8720	1,256	85	14.8		1,071 (85.3%)	19 (1.5%)	45 (3.6%)	15 (1.2%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (7.2%)	49.3	223^rd of 431 public high schools	48.3%		52.1	206^th of 431 public high schools	52.2%	17	53.1	40.0	41.3			52.0	$12,581	$790	$11,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern High

How many students attend Northwestern High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 372 students attended Northwestern High.

Is Northwestern High a good school?

Northwestern High ranks 176^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Northwestern High in?

Maple School District

What schools feed into Northwestern High?

Northwestern High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Iron River Elementary
Elementary : Northwestern Elementary
Middle : Northwestern Middle

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern High?

Students at Northwestern High are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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