How many students attend Northwest High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Northwest High.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest High?

Students at Northwest High are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Northwest High?

Northwest High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Northwest Elementary

Northwest High

Summary:

Northwest High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Hughesville, Missouri, with a relatively small student population of 164 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing state averages on standardized tests, and its favorable metrics compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, which is significantly less diverse than the surrounding area, with a student population that is 95.6% to 100% white over the past three years. This contrasts with the more racially diverse student bodies at schools like Marshall Senior High and Smith-Cotton High School. Additionally, Northwest High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.88% to 44.12% over the past three years, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged population compared to nearby schools.

Despite its small size, Northwest High excels academically, with students consistently outperforming state averages on MAP tests in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Algebra I. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 12.3 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending than the state average and some nearby schools. These factors likely contribute to the school's strong performance, which has earned it a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, placing it in the top half of Missouri high schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334-2027

(660) 827-0774

District: Pettis County R-V

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,100

Feeder schools for Northwest High:

Elementary:

Northwest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest High ranks better than 92.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Northwest High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest High 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 (95.7%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High is 12.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest High is $12,100.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High 33^rd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Northwest High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Pettis County R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Pettis County R-V 72^nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northwest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.11	368^th	619	40.5%
2007	58.26	234^th	624	62.5%
2008	44.11	413^th	624	33.8%
2009	19.89	541^st	601	10.0%
2010	23.82	555^th	614	9.6%
2011	38.95	444^th	625	29.0%
2012	22.27	551^st	623	11.6%
2013	31.15	532^nd	649	18.0%
2014	57.05	273^rd	633	56.9%
2015	67.16	153^rd	585	73.8%
2017	49.69	303^rd	568	46.7%
2019	54.45	252^nd	587	57.1%
2022	77.83	72^nd	459	84.3%
2023	89.05	33^rd	459	92.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northwest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	44.82	277^th	527	47.4%
2022	69.46	89^th	381	76.6%
2023	90.25	21^st	385	94.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Northwest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.56	187^th	534	65.0%
2007	76.80	61^st	538	88.7%
2008	45.76	324^th	539	39.9%
2009	52.79	210^th	507	58.6%
2010	39.58	350^th	516	32.2%
2011	66.89	99^th	528	81.3%
2012	47.16	293^rd	522	43.9%
2013	29.34	439^th	523	16.1%
2014	40.74	334^th	521	35.9%
2015	42.02	314^th	504	37.7%
2016	54.56	166^th	401	58.6%
2017	44.91	234^th	404	42.1%
2018	67.56	85^th	468	81.8%
2019	50.78	184^th	460	60.0%
2022	52.33	139^th	361	61.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Northwest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.91	94^th	440	78.6%
2019	47.45	178^th	430	58.6%
2022	42.60	154^th	310	50.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172	172
1992	166	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1993	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1994	195	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
1995	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1996	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1997	204	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1998	199	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1999	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2000	213	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2001	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2002	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2003	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2004	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2005	223	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2006	217	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2007	213	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2008	195	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2009	193	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2010	184	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2011	166	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	170
2012	175	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	177
2013	142	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	144
2014	158	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	160
2015	153	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	153
2016	154	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	157
2017	160	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	164
2018	141	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	144
2019	147	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	149
2020	129	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	130
2021	136	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	136
2022	152	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	159
2023	157	0	0	4	1	0	2	0	164

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Northwest High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	172	13.0	13.2	n/a
1992	166	13.0	12.7	n/a
1993	174	13.3	13.1	n/a
1994	195	14.6	13.4	0
1995	201	16.9	11.9	n/a
1996	201	16.9	11.9	n/a
1997	205	16.5	12.4	23.9
1998	201	16.5	12.2	17.4
1999	204	16.8	12.1	32.8
2000	215	17.9	12.0	29.3
2001	231	18.2	12.7	33.8
2002	224	19.7	11.4	38.4
2003	224	19.7	11.4	38.4
2004	225	20.5	11.0	39.1
2005	224	18.6	12.0	40.2
2006	220	16.6	13.3	37.7
2007	214	15.6	13.7	37.4
2008	198	16.2	12.2	32.8
2009	196	16.2	12.1	36.2
2010	187	16.3	11.4	41.2
2011	170	15.6	10.8	42.9
2012	177	13.9	12.6	48.6
2013	144	14.3	10.0	50.7
2014	160	14.2	11.2	48.1
2015	153	13.0	11.7	44.4
2016	157	14.0	11.2	45.2
2017	164	12.7	12.8	43.9
2018	144	13.7	10.4	49.3
2019	149	13.0	11.4	46.3
2020	130	12.7	10.1	47.7
2021	136	13.5	10.0	44.1
2022	159	15.5	10.2	40.9
2023	164	13.2	12.3	42.7

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 Northwest High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	172	13.0	13.2	n/a
1992	166	13.0	12.7	n/a
1993	174	13.3	13.1	n/a
1994	195	14.6	13.4	0
1995	201	16.9	11.9	n/a
1996	201	16.9	11.9	n/a
1997	205	16.5	12.4	23.9
1998	201	16.5	12.2	17.4
1999	204	16.8	12.1	32.8
2000	215	17.9	12.0	29.3
2001	231	18.2	12.7	33.8
2002	224	19.7	11.4	38.4
2003	224	19.7	11.4	38.4
2004	225	20.5	11.0	39.1
2005	224	18.6	12.0	40.2
2006	220	16.6	13.3	37.7
2007	214	15.6	13.7	37.4
2008	198	16.2	12.2	32.8
2009	196	16.2	12.1	36.2
2010	187	16.3	11.4	41.2
2011	170	15.6	10.8	42.9
2012	177	13.9	12.6	48.6
2013	144	14.3	10.0	50.7
2014	160	14.2	11.2	48.1
2015	153	13.0	11.7	44.4
2016	157	14.0	11.2	45.2
2017	164	12.7	12.8	43.9
2018	144	13.7	10.4	49.3
2019	149	13.0	11.4	46.3
2020	130	12.7	10.1	47.7
2021	136	13.5	10.0	44.1
2022	159	15.5	10.2	40.9
2023	164	13.2	12.3	42.7

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 Northwest High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (2.9%)	$11,222 (97.1%)	$11,554
2020	$492 (4.2%)	$11,281 (95.8%)	$11,774
2021	$1,022 (7.9%)	$11,994 (92.1%)	$13,016
2022	$3,205 (26.5%)	$8,894 (73.5%)	$12,100

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest High

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 252^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 459 Middle schools	35.7%
Ranks 184^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 361 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest High)	37.5	60	22.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pettis County R-V)	37.5	60	22.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Northwest High)	60	44.8	15.2%
8th Grade Science (Pettis County R-V)	60	44.8	15.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest High)	45	68.9	23.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pettis County R-V)	45	68.9	23.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest High)	70.6	54.5	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pettis County R-V)	70.6	54.5	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Northwest High)	22.3	17.9	4.4%
End of Course Biology I (Pettis County R-V)	22.3	17.9	4.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	164	10.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	157	6.8%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	42.7%	3.6%

Schools Near Northwest High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest High	Public	7-12	16215 Hwy H	Hughesville	65334	Pettis County	Pettis County R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 827-0774	164	13	12.3	42.7%	157 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	70.8	51.7	44.8	60.0		54.5				$12,100	$3,205	$8,894
La Monte High	Public	7-12	301 S Washington	La Monte	65337	Pettis County	La Monte R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 347-5439	129	15	8.7	59.7%	66 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (45.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	11.7	323^rd of 352 public high schools	8.2%		9.4	331^st of 361 public high schools	8.3%	8	19.0			19.1		8.3	17.2			$11,836	$3,280	$8,557
State Fair	Public	9-12	3201 West 16th Street	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	State Fair Community College	No	No	No	No	(660) 530-5800	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sweet Springs High	Public	7-12	600 E. Marshall St.	Sweet Springs	65351	Saline County	Sweet Springs R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 335-6341	192	18	10.4	35.4%	182 (94.8%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	62.8	60.0								$12,093	$1,883	$10,210
Smith-Cotton High School	Public	9-12	2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 851-5300	1,474	88	16.6	59.0%	952 (64.6%)	64 (4.3%)	317 (21.5%)	12 (0.8%)	9 (0.6%)	9 (0.6%)	111 (7.5%)	52.5	121^st of 352 public high schools	65.6%		43.5	180^th of 361 public high schools	50.1%	59						32.7	35.5	57.5	67.0	$9,967	$1,722	$8,245
Knob Noster High	Public	9-12	504 S Washington	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 563-2283	446	36	12.4	25.8%	368 (82.5%)	9 (2.0%)	32 (7.2%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.7%)	17 (3.8%)	38.3	206^th of 352 public high schools	41.5%		48.6	156^th of 361 public high schools	56.8%	50						32.3	31.0			$13,989	$2,507	$11,482
Smithton High	Public	7-12	505 S Myrtle	Smithton	65350	Pettis County	Smithton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 343-5318	250	24	10.5	38.4%	233 (93.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	28.6			20.6		36.0				$10,249	$1,664	$8,585
Green Ridge High	Public	7-12	401 W Pettis St	Green Ridge	65332	Pettis County	Green Ridge R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 527-3315	181	13	13.7	46.4%	155 (85.6%)	2 (1.1%)	14 (7.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	15.5	304^th of 352 public high schools	13.6%					(n/a)	45.9			43.2		7.6	20.7			$10,737	$2,364	$8,373
Concordia High	Public	7-12	117 SW 11th St	Concordia	64020	Lafayette County	Concordia R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 463-2246	191	19	10.0	38.7%	166 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	59.6	83^rd of 352 public high schools	76.4%		41.7	188^th of 361 public high schools	47.9%	105						65.9	29.7			$14,969	$5,726	$9,243
Otterville High	Public	6-12	101 W Georgetown St	Otterville	65348	Cooper County	Otterville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 366-4621	106	10	10.1	38.7%	104 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	10.5	5.9			17.6					$16,560	$1,116	$15,444

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