Northwestern High School vs. College Park Academy
Should you attend Northwestern High School or College Park Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,381 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 681 students in grades 6-12, College Park Academy ranks in the top 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,381 students
681 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#567 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
71%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
118
Grade 7 Students
-
117
Grade 8 Students
-
116
Grade 9 Students
829
87
Grade 10 Students
622
88
Grade 11 Students
493
81
Grade 12 Students
437
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
72%
34%
% Black
22%
43%
% White
4%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
