Serving 508 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
87%
33%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
508 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northwestern High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
Northwestern High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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