High Schools in Northwest Local

The Northwest Local district in Ohio is home to a single high school, Northwest High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population (97.35%) and a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.46% free and reduced-price lunch rate).

Northwest High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 394th out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2021-2022 to 226th out of 864 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. However, the school's proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I are closer to or slightly below the state averages, indicating a need for improvement in math instruction and support.

Despite the school's academic strengths, it faces a significant challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.9%, which may impact student learning and achievement. The school's per-student spending of $10,498 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.3 to 1 suggest a relatively favorable resource allocation, which may contribute to the school's overall performance. Overall, Northwest High School is making progress, but the district and school leaders should continue to address the attendance concerns and focus on improving math proficiency to ensure the success of all students.