Northwestern Senior High School

Summary:

Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school located in Albion, Pennsylvania, serving 410 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Northwestern School District, which is ranked 331 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Senior High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 242 out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 486 out of 686 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students ranking 396 out of 662, female students ranking 513 out of 665, and students with disabilities ranking 319 out of 513 in the current school year. While the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, its academic performance on Keystone Exams has been mixed, with strengths in Biology and Literature but consistent underperformance in Algebra I compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fort LeBoeuf Senior High School, McDowell High School, and Fairview High School, Northwestern Senior High School generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, academic performance, and student subgroup performance. This may be partly due to the school's significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which can contribute to the disparities in resources and academic outcomes compared to more affluent neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 Harthan Way
       Albion, PA  16401-1370


(814) 756-9400

District: Northwestern School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
486th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,332 Help


Feeder schools for Northwestern Senior High School:

Elementary:    Northwestern Elementary School
    Springfield Elementary School
Middle:    Northwestern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwestern Senior High School ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.79. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Senior High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Northwestern Senior High School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Senior High School is $17,332.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Senior High School 486th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Northwestern Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northwestern School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern School District 331st of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.39 474th 583 18.7%
2004 39.48 422nd 590 28.5%
2005 37.69 451st 593 23.9%
2006 65.19 229th 604 62.1%
2007 51.27 378th 615 38.5%
2008 51.16 369th 621 40.6%
2009 46.10 426th 632 32.6%
2010 42.23 463rd 649 28.7%
2011 55.41 365th 660 44.7%
2012 39.24 485th 664 27.0%
2013 34.22 462nd 591 21.8%
2014 48.71 365th 580 37.1%
2015 68.48 242nd 680 64.4%
2016 64.43 310th 677 54.2%
2017 61.90 323rd 663 51.3%
2018 67.59 288th 673 57.2%
2019 67.33 278th 693 59.9%
2022 36.91 466th 634 26.5%
2023 67.38 236th 674 65.0%
2024 35.79 486th 686 29.2%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.94 103rd 652 84.2%
2024 35.37 461st 664 30.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.23 513th 665 22.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.74 271st 502 46.0%
2024 33.85 319th 513 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.09 396th 662 40.2%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.83 273rd 577 52.7%
2024 20.27 504th 595 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania 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 444 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 454 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 439 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 542 10 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 505 9 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 509 8 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 535 6 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 560 5 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 560 5 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 595 7 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 639 12 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 619 8 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 623 8 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2001 578 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 568 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2003 568 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2004 578 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 601 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 626 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 605 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2008 610 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2009 587 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 598
2010 562 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 575
2011 558 10 0 4 0 0 2 0 574
2012 540 7 0 3 1 0 2 0 553
2013 526 3 1 2 1 0 2 0 535
2014 490 8 0 2 3 0 1 0 504
2015 464 4 0 4 2 0 2 0 476
2016 449 3 0 3 2 0 2 0 459
2017 435 3 0 6 1 0 3 0 448
2018 439 1 0 6 1 0 3 0 450
2019 421 1 0 3 1 0 10 0 436
2020 394 1 2 4 2 0 15 0 418
2021 401 0 3 5 2 0 11 0 422
2022 404 0 3 3 1 0 11 0 422
2023 397 2 3 0 1 0 7 0 410

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 Northwestern Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 27.0 16.5 n/a
1989 459 26.0 17.6 n/a
1990 449 25.0 17.9 0
1991 565 30.5 18.5 n/a
1992 531 27.5 19.3 n/a
1993 524 25.5 20.5 n/a
1994 550 25.4 21.7 n/a
1995 576 26.4 21.8 n/a
1996 576 26.4 21.8 n/a
1997 611 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 654 27.2 24.0 n/a
1999 633 30.0 21.1 n/a
2000 638 31.0 20.6 45.8
2001 593 31.0 19.1 45.2
2002 584 32.0 18.3 64.7
2003 584 32.0 18.3 64.7
2004 587 33.4 17.6 54.7
2005 613 34.2 17.9 61.7
2006 636 34.2 18.6 61.6
2007 616 36.3 17.0 64.4
2008 622 36.0 17.3 64
2009 598 36.0 16.6 67.1
2010 575 35.7 16.1 39.4
2011 574 35.6 16.1 41.6
2012 553 34.1 16.1 39.2
2013 535 33.2 16.0 46
2014 504 33.2 15.1 44.4
2015 476 33.0 14.4 44.3
2016 459 33.0 13.9 51.9
2017 448 34.3 13.0 50.7
2018 450 33.1 13.5 49.6
2019 436 32.9 13.2 51.6
2020 418 31.8 13.1 48.3
2021 422 32.5 12.9 48.6
2022 422 31.6 13.3 46.9
2023 410 31.6 12.9 89.3

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 448 27.0 16.5 n/a
1989 459 26.0 17.6 n/a
1990 449 25.0 17.9 0
1991 565 30.5 18.5 n/a
1992 531 27.5 19.3 n/a
1993 524 25.5 20.5 n/a
1994 550 25.4 21.7 n/a
1995 576 26.4 21.8 n/a
1996 576 26.4 21.8 n/a
1997 611 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 654 27.2 24.0 n/a
1999 633 30.0 21.1 n/a
2000 638 31.0 20.6 45.8
2001 593 31.0 19.1 45.2
2002 584 32.0 18.3 64.7
2003 584 32.0 18.3 64.7
2004 587 33.4 17.6 54.7
2005 613 34.2 17.9 61.7
2006 636 34.2 18.6 61.6
2007 616 36.3 17.0 64.4
2008 622 36.0 17.3 64
2009 598 36.0 16.6 67.1
2010 575 35.7 16.1 39.4
2011 574 35.6 16.1 41.6
2012 553 34.1 16.1 39.2
2013 535 33.2 16.0 46
2014 504 33.2 15.1 44.4
2015 476 33.0 14.4 44.3
2016 459 33.0 13.9 51.9
2017 448 34.3 13.0 50.7
2018 450 33.1 13.5 49.6
2019 436 32.9 13.2 51.6
2020 418 31.8 13.1 48.3
2021 422 32.5 12.9 48.6
2022 422 31.6 13.3 46.9
2023 410 31.6 12.9 89.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $61 (0.4%) $14,891 (99.6%) $14,953
2020 $76 (0.4%) $18,490 (99.6%) $18,566
2021 $1,504 (5.6%) $25,408 (94.4%) $26,912
2022 $1,695 (9.8%) $15,637 (90.2%) $17,332

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 278th of 693 High schoolsRanks 236th of 674 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Northwestern Senior High School)71.333.8
 37.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Northwestern Senior High School)66.762.4
 4.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Northwestern Senior High School)77.469.7
 7.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436410
 6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian11
Asian03
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White421397
 5.7%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%89.3%
 37.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Senior High School

Students at Northwestern Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Northwestern Senior High School.

Northwestern Senior High School ranks 486th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Northwestern Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwestern Elementary School
Elementary : Springfield Elementary School
Middle : Northwestern Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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