High Schools in Northwest Community Schools

The Northwest Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Northwest High School and Northwest Connect. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, the data analysis reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.

Northwest High School appears to be the stronger performing school, with a higher four-year graduation rate of 90.1% and a lower dropout rate of 2.8%. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, generally exceeds the district and state averages. In contrast, Northwest Connect struggles academically, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.11% to 30.8%, significantly lower than the district and state benchmarks. The school also has a concerning 49.2% four-year graduation rate and a high 26.8% dropout rate.

The data also highlights other notable differences between the two schools. Northwest High School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to Northwest Connect. Additionally, Northwest Connect has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 34.7, compared to 18.6 at Northwest High School. These factors may contribute to the performance disparities observed between the two schools within the Northwest Community Schools district.