Is Norwin High School a good school?

Norwin High School ranks 69 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norwin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,636 students attended Norwin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Norwin High School?

Students at Norwin High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Norwin High School?

Norwin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hahntown Elementary School Elementary : Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Elementary : Stewartsville Elementary School Elementary : Sunset Valley Elementary School Middle : Hillcrest Intermediate School Middle : Norwin Middle School

Norwin High School

Summary:

Norwin Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 1,636. The school is part of the Norwin School District, which is ranked 24th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwin Senior High School consistently performs well academically, with high proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly outpace the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 63% proficiency in Algebra I, 62.5% in Biology, and 85% in Literature, compared to state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. The school also maintains an exceptional four-year graduation rate of 96% and a very low dropout rate of just 0.3%.

While Norwin Senior High School has a predominantly white student population, the racial diversity of the surrounding schools varies significantly. For example, Gateway Senior High School and McKeesport Area Senior High School have much more diverse student bodies, with African American students making up 33.48% and 48.13% of their respective populations. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is much higher in some of the surrounding schools, such as South Allegheny High School (83.68%) and McKeesport Area Senior High School (77.89%), compared to Norwin Senior High School (24.69%), suggesting that Norwin serves a more affluent student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

251 McMahon Dr
North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2403

(724) 861-3005

District: Norwin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,502

Feeder schools for Norwin High School:

Elementary:	Hahntown Elementary School
	Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
	Stewartsville Elementary School
	Sunset Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Hillcrest Intermediate School
	Norwin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,636

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Asian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwin High School ranks better than 89.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.4. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Norwin High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), two or more races (3.4%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwin High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Norwin High School employs 106.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwin High School is $14,502.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin High School 69^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Norwin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Norwin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin School District 24^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwin High School

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Rank History for all students at Norwin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	68.36	183^rd	583	68.6%
2004	72.00	166^th	590	71.9%
2005	73.27	148^th	593	75.0%
2006	76.60	110^th	604	81.8%
2007	81.87	67^th	615	89.1%
2008	81.53	72^nd	621	88.4%
2009	79.01	99^th	632	84.3%
2010	81.91	64^th	649	90.1%
2011	78.68	90^th	660	86.4%
2012	77.44	109^th	664	83.6%
2013	79.50	91^st	591	84.6%
2014	76.97	97^th	580	83.3%
2015	75.05	159^th	680	76.6%
2016	78.35	120^th	677	82.3%
2017	83.09	75^th	663	88.7%
2018	77.98	137^th	673	79.6%
2019	78.82	130^th	693	81.2%
2021	78.32	105^th	537	80.4%
2022	91.73	13^th	634	97.9%
2023	86.40	69^th	674	89.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Norwin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.88	41^st	129	68.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.65	75^th	652	88.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Norwin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.94	93^rd	502	81.5%

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Rank History for White students at Norwin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.59	93^rd	577	83.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

I loved my time spent at Norwin High School. The teachers were wonderful, the administration was extremely caring, and despite being in such a large school, they knew everyone by name. The school provided something for all students to take part in, and they ensured that you were learning to your fullest potential. I loved attending school here, and hope that one day I will be able to send my own children here as well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Norwin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1679	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1686
1989	1514	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1521
1990	1385	8	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1397
1991	1263	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1269
1992	1271	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1280
1993	1247	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1253
1994	1206	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1213
1995	1599	9	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1618
1996	1599	9	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1618
1997	1643	7	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1664
1998	1638	4	16	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1659
1999	1628	6	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1646
2000	1627	7	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1644
2001	1588	6	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1604
2002	1641	8	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1660
2003	1641	8	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1660
2004	1684	9	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1708
2005	1666	9	15	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1698
2006	1624	17	14	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1662
2007	1679	14	11	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1712
2008	1733	21	8	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1768
2009	1718	18	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	1752
2010	1660	20	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	1690
2011	1647	22	16	3	1	0	4	0	1693
2012	1602	21	13	8	1	0	2	0	1647
2013	1590	16	14	10	2	0	2	0	1634
2014	1591	15	21	11	3	0	3	0	1644
2015	1543	16	19	13	2	0	2	0	1595
2016	1547	18	25	13	3	0	8	0	1614
2017	1558	21	29	12	3	0	13	0	1636
2018	1559	16	28	12	3	0	15	0	1633
2019	1548	20	34	12	5	0	29	0	1648
2020	1506	21	30	13	3	0	36	0	1609
2021	1506	21	32	18	3	0	39	0	1619
2022	1485	19	41	25	2	0	52	0	1624
2023	1498	24	31	25	2	0	56	0	1636

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norwin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1686	86.5	19.4	n/a
1989	1521	78.5	19.3	n/a
1990	1397	80.7	17.3	0
1991	1269	82.5	15.3	n/a
1992	1280	78.8	16.2	n/a
1993	1253	62.5	20.0	n/a
1994	1213	57.2	21.2	n/a
1995	1618	78.5	20.6	n/a
1996	1618	78.5	20.6	n/a
1997	1664	81.1	20.5	n/a
1998	1659	81.0	20.5	n/a
1999	1646	79.0	20.8	n/a
2000	1644	85.5	19.2	14.2
2001	1604	83.5	19.2	19.5
2002	1660	95.2	17.4	12.7
2003	1660	95.2	17.4	12.7
2004	1708	95.8	17.8	14.7
2005	1698	94.2	18.0	12.4
2006	1662	95.2	17.5	13.6
2007	1712	96.0	17.8	15.6
2008	1768	102.5	17.2	15.4
2009	1752	103.9	16.9	15.8
2010	1690	103.9	16.2	18.8
2011	1693	103.1	16.4	15.4
2012	1647	103.7	15.8	16.9
2013	1634	100.0	16.3	20
2014	1644	97.7	16.8	20.2
2015	1595	102.0	15.6	21.8
2016	1614	99.0	16.3	23.6
2017	1636	97.6	16.7	20
2018	1633	98.2	16.6	20
2019	1648	92.7	17.7	19.4
2020	1609	93.1	17.2	15.7
2021	1619	92.5	17.4	14.8
2022	1624	109.1	14.8	20.8
2023	1636	106.6	15.3	24.7

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 Norwin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1686	86.5	19.4	n/a
1989	1521	78.5	19.3	n/a
1990	1397	80.7	17.3	0
1991	1269	82.5	15.3	n/a
1992	1280	78.8	16.2	n/a
1993	1253	62.5	20.0	n/a
1994	1213	57.2	21.2	n/a
1995	1618	78.5	20.6	n/a
1996	1618	78.5	20.6	n/a
1997	1664	81.1	20.5	n/a
1998	1659	81.0	20.5	n/a
1999	1646	79.0	20.8	n/a
2000	1644	85.5	19.2	14.2
2001	1604	83.5	19.2	19.5
2002	1660	95.2	17.4	12.7
2003	1660	95.2	17.4	12.7
2004	1708	95.8	17.8	14.7
2005	1698	94.2	18.0	12.4
2006	1662	95.2	17.5	13.6
2007	1712	96.0	17.8	15.6
2008	1768	102.5	17.2	15.4
2009	1752	103.9	16.9	15.8
2010	1690	103.9	16.2	18.8
2011	1693	103.1	16.4	15.4
2012	1647	103.7	15.8	16.9
2013	1634	100.0	16.3	20
2014	1644	97.7	16.8	20.2
2015	1595	102.0	15.6	21.8
2016	1614	99.0	16.3	23.6
2017	1636	97.6	16.7	20
2018	1633	98.2	16.6	20
2019	1648	92.7	17.7	19.4
2020	1609	93.1	17.2	15.7
2021	1619	92.5	17.4	14.8
2022	1624	109.1	14.8	20.8
2023	1636	106.6	15.3	24.7

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 Norwin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$118 (1.0%)	$11,664 (99.0%)	$11,782
2020	$115 (0.9%)	$12,146 (99.1%)	$12,261
2021	$518 (3.6%)	$13,820 (96.4%)	$14,337
2022	$320 (2.2%)	$14,182 (97.8%)	$14,502

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 69^th of 674 High schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Norwin High School)	74.8	63	11.8%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Norwin High School)	78.6	62.5	16.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Norwin High School)	85.9	85	0.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1648	1636	0.7%
African American	20	24	20%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	34	31	8.8%
Hispanic	12	25	108.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1548	1498	3.2%
Two or More Races	29	56	93.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	24.7%	5.3%

Schools Near Norwin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norwin High School	Public	9-12	251 McMahon Dr	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 861-3005	1,636	107	15.3	24.7%	1,498 (91.6%)	24 (1.5%)	25 (1.5%)	31 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (3.4%)	86.4	69^th of 674 public high schools	89.8%		91.7	13^th of 634 public high schools	97.9%	56	63.0	62.5	85.0									$14,502	$321	$14,182
Penn Trafford High School	Public	9-12	3381 Route 130	Harrison City	15636	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 744-4471	1,263	73	17.3	18.7%	1,159 (91.8%)	27 (2.1%)	20 (1.6%)	21 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	94.6	17^th of 674 public high schools	97.5%		90.3	20^th of 634 public high schools	96.8%	3	62.1	83.9	90.5									$16,474	$264	$16,210
East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1150 Jacks Run Rd	North Versailles	15137	Allegheny County	East Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 824-9700	670	57	11.8	87.0%	345 (51.5%)	223 (33.3%)	22 (3.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (11.0%)	13.7	579^th of 674 public high schools	14.1%		14.2	550^th of 634 public high schools	13.2%	29	11.6	22.3	38.8	10.5	5.5	8.3	32.4	32.4	37.2	32.9	35.3	$10,567	$104	$10,463
Yough Senior High School	Public	9-12	919 Lowber Rd	Herminie	15637	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 446-5520	558	37	14.9	34.8%	521 (93.4%)	8 (1.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	42.1	447^th of 674 public high schools	33.7%		54.4	357^th of 634 public high schools	43.7%	90	24.7	39.7	61.6									$17,101	$289	$16,812
McKeesport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Blvd	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3650	1,045	63	16.6	77.9%	391 (37.4%)	503 (48.1%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.3%)	12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%		19.8	530^th of 634 public high schools	16.4%	55	1.7	27.3	37.6									$18,487	$3,886	$14,601
McKeesport Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3726	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jeannette High School	Public	7-12	800 Florida Ave	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Jeannette City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 523-5591	422	31	13.5	84.6%	265 (62.8%)	65 (15.4%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.2%)	36.4	473^rd of 674 public high schools	29.8%		47.3	406^th of 634 public high schools	36.0%	67	11.8	45.3	55.5	27.1	25.0	26.0	56.1	56.1	59.3	48.3	53.8	$20,316	$1,973	$18,343
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	320 Marguerite Avenue	Wilmerding	15148	Allegheny County	Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 646-1718	316	26	12.1	95.3%	196 (62.0%)	89 (28.2%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	48.2	396^th of 674 public high schools	41.2%		54.4	358^th of 634 public high schools	43.5%	38	12.7	45.1	72.3									$14,925	$386	$14,539
Hempfield Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	4345 State Route 136	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 834-9000	1,661	101	16.4	24.3%	1,550 (93.3%)	13 (0.8%)	28 (1.7%)	24 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	41 (2.5%)	67.5	234^th of 674 public high schools	65.3%		81.9	94^th of 634 public high schools	85.2%	140	40.7	51.3	74.8									$15,932	$585	$15,347
Gateway Senior High School	Public	9-12	3000 Gateway Campus Blvd	Monroeville	15146	Allegheny County	Gateway School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 373-5744	1,135	80	14.2	86.3%	541 (47.7%)	380 (33.5%)	46 (4.1%)	78 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.9%)	58.3	310^th of 674 public high schools	54.0%		29.4	496^th of 634 public high schools	21.8%	186	41.6	52.5	58.8									$20,892	$276	$20,616

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