Serving 252 students in grades 7-9, Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest College Preparatory High School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest College Preparatory High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4354 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is ranked #4354 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northwest College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Northwest College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest College Preparatory High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School?
252 students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest College Preparatory High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
Northwest College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwest College Preparatory High School offer ?
Northwest College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest College Preparatory High School part of?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest College Preparatory High School located?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is located in the Northland Lyceum neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Northland Lyceum.
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