Northwest High School District

Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Northwest High School District.
Public Schools in Northwest High School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
936 Schools
# Students
142 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest High   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest High   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
(19-20)
50-59%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Northwest High   School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.56
# American Indian Students
142 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
100%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
65,976 Students
% White Students
n/a
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
-
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Northwest High School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest High School District?
Northwest High School District manages 1 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest High School District?
100% of Northwest High School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest High School District?
Northwest High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤5%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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