Northwestern Evening/saturday High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland 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 Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)82%
18%
Black
(19-20)12%
34%
White
(19-20)4%
36%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD 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 38% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Evening/saturday High School?
276 students attend Northwestern Evening/saturday High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Northwestern Evening/saturday High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Northwestern Evening/saturday High School part of?
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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