Serving 708 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
58%
13%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)65-69%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Community High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Community High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwest Community High School?
708 students attend Northwest Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest Community High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Community High School?
Northwest Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Community High School offer ?
Northwest Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Community High School part of?
Northwest Community High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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