Summary:
Northwest Public Schools in Nebraska is home to a single high school, Northwest High School, which serves grades 9-12. This school stands out as a strong-performing institution, ranking in the top half of all high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northwest High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students outperforming the state average in ACT proficiency across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's proficiency rates range from 50.32% in Math to 62.42% in Science, well above the state averages. Additionally, the school has shown consistent improvement in ACT proficiency over the past two years, indicating a commitment to enhancing student learning and achievement.
While Northwest High School serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 24.75%, the district's higher-than-average per-student spending suggests a dedication to providing resources and support for all students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is an area that could be targeted for improvement to further enhance student engagement and academic success.
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