Is Northwestern Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Northwestern Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 21 st of 431 Indiana high schools.

How many students attend Northwestern Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Northwestern Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Senior High School?

Students at Northwestern Senior High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Northwestern Senior High School?

Northwestern Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Howard Elementary School Elementary : Northwestern Elementary School Middle : Northwestern Middle School

Northwestern Senior High School

Summary:

Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Kokomo, Indiana, serving approximately 580 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Northwestern School Corporation, which is ranked 64th out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 20-100 high schools in Indiana, with a current ranking of 20th out of 431 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 70.77% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 46.15% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. In ILEARN/Biology End of Course assessments, Northwestern Senior High School outperforms the state average, with 37.68% proficient or better compared to the state's 29% in 2022-2023. The school has also maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.0% to 99.2% over the past five school years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Eastern High School, Maconaquah High School, and Lewis Cass High School, Northwestern Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing, with stronger academic outcomes, higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. This contrast in performance suggests that the Northwestern School Corporation is effectively supporting and challenging its students to achieve at high levels.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901

(765) 454-2332

District: Northwestern School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,930

Feeder schools for Northwestern Senior High School:

Elementary:	Howard Elementary School
	Northwestern Elementary School
Middle:	Northwestern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Senior High School ranks better than 95.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwestern Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Senior High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Northwestern Senior High School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Senior High School is $9,930.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Senior High School 21^st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Northwestern Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Northwestern School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern School Corp 64^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwestern Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	92.52	8^th	349	97.7%
2006	92.25	8^th	349	97.7%
2007	87.74	17^th	354	95.2%
2008	80.34	43^rd	360	88.1%
2009	85.86	28^th	364	92.3%
2010	54.57	112^th	362	69.1%
2011	61.86	85^th	364	76.6%
2012	72.20	41^st	373	89.0%
2013	63.92	59^th	353	83.3%
2014	65.45	68^th	379	82.1%
2015	76.65	29^th	400	92.8%
2016	81.65	32^nd	394	91.9%
2017	79.42	43^rd	380	88.7%
2018	92.49	19^th	385	95.1%
2019	62.45	106^th	389	72.8%
2021	73.76	60^th	388	84.5%
2022	77.05	78^th	409	80.9%
2023	77.95	45^th	398	88.7%
2024	88.58	21^st	431	95.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.95	25^th	94	73.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.81	162^nd	285	43.2%
2024	86.16	28^th	289	90.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.74	69^th	379	81.8%
2024	92.03	10^th	377	97.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.41	50^th	388	87.1%
2024	89.42	18^th	392	95.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.21	47^th	383	87.7%
2024	83.47	30^th	392	92.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.46	18^th	164	89.0%
2023	84.00	19^th	166	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	68.06	98^th	378	74.1%
2023	74.84	53^rd	375	85.9%
2024	86.78	27^th	381	92.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	859	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	872
1989	829	5	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	849
1990	569	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1991	555	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1992	564	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1993	561	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
1994	564	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1995	550	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	562
1996	550	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	562
1997	549	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1998	557	7	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
1999	556	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2000	565	6	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2001	564	8	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2002	531	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2003	531	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2004	542	7	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2005	530	5	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2006	539	7	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2007	560	5	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	9	591
2008	564	7	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	593
2009	550	8	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	7	582
2010	512	3	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	6	538
2011	525	7	1	17	5	0	11	0	566
2012	526	7	3	16	7	0	10	0	569
2013	511	6	6	15	4	0	16	0	558
2014	508	7	8	17	5	0	10	0	555
2015	509	6	9	13	3	0	16	0	556
2016	484	8	4	19	2	0	17	0	534
2017	508	10	6	22	1	0	15	0	562
2018	500	14	7	27	1	0	17	0	566
2019	529	10	3	33	1	0	19	0	595
2020	536	8	5	35	0	0	26	0	610
2021	521	6	2	40	0	0	28	0	597
2022	532	6	3	36	0	0	28	0	605
2023	509	5	2	38	0	0	26	0	580
2024	497	7	0	25	0	0	25	0	554

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	872	47.7	18.2	2.1
1989	849	46.6	18.2	1.2
1990	574	45.3	12.6	4.5
1991	562	29.7	18.9	2.3
1992	571	30.8	18.5	1.8
1993	570	30.4	18.8	2.6
1994	573	30.6	18.7	3.3
1995	562	33.9	16.6	3.2
1996	562	33.9	16.6	3.2
1997	557	36.4	15.3	1.1
1998	570	36.6	15.6	3.5
1999	566	38.0	14.9	4.2
2000	576	37.0	15.6	3
2001	579	36.6	15.8	4.7
2002	544	34.4	15.8	6.1
2003	544	34.4	15.8	6.1
2004	556	34.1	16.3	6.1
2005	548	34.2	16.0	8.8
2006	560	33.6	16.7	7.3
2007	591	n/a	n/a	8.2
2008	593	32.9	18.0	10
2009	582	32.9	17.7	9.6
2010	538	33.2	16.2	11.5
2011	566	34.1	16.5	14.8
2012	569	35.0	16.2	16
2013	558	38.2	14.6	19.2
2014	555	36.7	15.1	17.3
2015	556	34.0	16.3	18.7
2016	534	34.0	15.7	19.1
2017	562	37.2	15.0	16.9
2018	566	38.1	14.8	19.8
2019	595	42.1	14.1	20.7
2020	610	39.5	15.4	23
2021	597	38.8	15.3	23.3
2022	605	42.2	14.3	19.3
2023	580	40.7	14.2	23.6
2024	554	40.7	13.5	20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	872	47.7	18.2	2.1
1989	849	46.6	18.2	1.2
1990	574	45.3	12.6	4.5
1991	562	29.7	18.9	2.3
1992	571	30.8	18.5	1.8
1993	570	30.4	18.8	2.6
1994	573	30.6	18.7	3.3
1995	562	33.9	16.6	3.2
1996	562	33.9	16.6	3.2
1997	557	36.4	15.3	1.1
1998	570	36.6	15.6	3.5
1999	566	38.0	14.9	4.2
2000	576	37.0	15.6	3
2001	579	36.6	15.8	4.7
2002	544	34.4	15.8	6.1
2003	544	34.4	15.8	6.1
2004	556	34.1	16.3	6.1
2005	548	34.2	16.0	8.8
2006	560	33.6	16.7	7.3
2007	591	n/a	n/a	8.2
2008	593	32.9	18.0	10
2009	582	32.9	17.7	9.6
2010	538	33.2	16.2	11.5
2011	566	34.1	16.5	14.8
2012	569	35.0	16.2	16
2013	558	38.2	14.6	19.2
2014	555	36.7	15.1	17.3
2015	556	34.0	16.3	18.7
2016	534	34.0	15.7	19.1
2017	562	37.2	15.0	16.9
2018	566	38.1	14.8	19.8
2019	595	42.1	14.1	20.7
2020	610	39.5	15.4	23
2021	597	38.8	15.3	23.3
2022	605	42.2	14.3	19.3
2023	580	40.7	14.2	23.6
2024	554	40.7	13.5	20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$55 (0.6%)	$9,239 (99.4%)	$9,294
2020	$05 (0.1%)	$9,718 (100.0%)	$9,722
2021	$254 (2.8%)	$8,823 (97.2%)	$9,078
2022	$295 (3.0%)	$9,635 (97.0%)	$9,930

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 398 High schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northwestern Senior High School)	37.2	37.7	0.5%
End of Course Biology (Northwestern School Corp)	37.2	37.7	0.5%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	595	580	2.5%
African American	10	5	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	33	38	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	529	509	3.8%
Two or More Races	19	26	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.7%	23.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Northwestern Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwestern Senior High School	Public	9-12	3431 N 400 W	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2332	554	41	13.5	20.4%	497 (89.7%)	7 (1.3%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	88.6	21^st of 431 public high schools	95.1%		77.9	45^th of 398 public high schools	88.7%	24	70.8	46.2	62.3	$9,930	$295	$9,635
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy	Public	6-12	401 South Maple Street	Galveston	46932	Cass County	Lewis Cass Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 626-3000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Excel Center - Kokomo	Public, Charter	9-12	101 W Superior St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Excel Center - Kokomo	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3642	383	17	22.5	58.0%	246 (64.2%)	46 (12.0%)	32 (8.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.4%)	7.6	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		4.3	391^st of 398 public high schools	1.8%	12	17.0	0.0		$4,758	$213	$4,544
Kokomo Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	2501 S. Berkley Rd.	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(765) 455-8000	106	2	53.0	55.7%	71 (67.0%)	14 (13.2%)	12 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.5%)	34.5	287^th of 431 public high schools	33.4%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0
Kokomo Area Career Center	Public	6-12	2415 S Berkley Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-8021	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kokomo High School	Public	9-12	2501 S Berkley	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-8040	1,472	114	12.8	53.4%	846 (57.5%)	278 (18.9%)	129 (8.8%)	30 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (12.8%)	30.9	303^rd of 431 public high schools	29.7%		28.8	295^th of 398 public high schools	25.9%	8	40.1	13.3	23.2	$13,148	$2,299	$10,850
Western High School	Public	9-12	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 883-5541	795	48	16.6	32.5%	691 (86.9%)	25 (3.1%)	33 (4.2%)	18 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.4%)	79.7	48^th of 431 public high schools	88.9%		77.1	49^th of 398 public high schools	87.7%	1	64.7	31.3	58.7	$8,754	$184	$8,570
Lewis Cass High School	Public	9-12	6422 E Sr 218 W	Walton	46994	Cass County	Lewis Cass Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 626-2511	389	32	12.3	44.0%	335 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (7.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	45.6	227^th of 431 public high schools	47.3%		38.5	248^th of 398 public high schools	37.7%	21	50.6	12.4	41.1	$11,280	$515	$10,765
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	3794 E Cr 300 S	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 453-1101	368	25	14.7	41.8%	238 (64.7%)	47 (12.8%)	27 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.4%)	28.4	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%		36.2	268^th of 398 public high schools	32.7%	44	30.3	11.8	34.7	$11,241	$800	$10,441
Maconaquah High School	Public	9-12	256 E 800 S	Bunker Hill	46914	Miami County	Maconaquah School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 689-9131	604	34	18.0	47.5%	501 (82.9%)	10 (1.7%)	45 (7.5%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.6%)	55.5	158^th of 431 public high schools	63.3%		56.7	145^th of 398 public high schools	63.6%	13	52.9	22.8	40.0	$10,741	$1,934	$8,807

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