Northwood High School

919 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,795 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northwood High School's student population of 1,795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,795 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#443 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
58%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwood High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood High School's ranking?
Northwood High School is ranked #443 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Blair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood High School?
The graduation rate of Northwood High School is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
1,795 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwood High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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