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Norwin High School

Summary:

Norwin High School is a public high school located in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,636 students. It is part of the Norwin School District, which is ranked 26th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Norwin High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a current ranking of 52 out of 686 high schools in the state.

Norwin High School consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.5% of Norwin 11th graders were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school also has an excellent four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 96.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Norwin High School's dropout rate is very low, ranging from 0.2% to 1.6% in recent years. The school performs well across various student subgroups, ranking highly for both female and male students, as well as for Asian, White, and multi-racial students. Notably, the school ranks 42nd out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools for low socioeconomic status students, indicating strong support and performance for this population.

Norwin High School significantly outperforms many of the nearby high schools in academic metrics. For example, in 2023-2024, Norwin's 11th-grade Algebra I proficiency rate of 64.5% is much higher than the rates of nearby schools like Gateway Senior High (41.2%), South Allegheny High (29.8%), and McKeesport Area Senior High (10.7%). Norwin High School's spending per student has increased over the years, from $11,782 in 2018-2019 to $14,502 in 2021-2022, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and support for students. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 17.4 over the past few years, which may also contribute to its success in supporting student learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 251 McMahon Dr
       North Huntingdon, PA  15642-2403

(724) 861-3005

District: Norwin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,502 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,712

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norwin High School ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Norwin 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 (90.7%), two or more races (3.6%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwin High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwin High School is $14,502.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norwin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin High School 52nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Norwin High School in the ranking list.)

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Norwin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwin School District 26th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.36 183rd 583 68.6%
2004 72.00 166th 590 71.9%
2005 73.27 148th 593 75.0%
2006 76.60 110th 604 81.8%
2007 81.87 67th 615 89.1%
2008 81.53 72nd 621 88.4%
2009 79.01 99th 632 84.3%
2010 81.91 64th 649 90.1%
2011 78.68 90th 660 86.4%
2012 77.44 109th 664 83.6%
2013 79.50 91st 591 84.6%
2014 76.97 97th 580 83.3%
2015 75.05 159th 680 76.6%
2016 78.35 120th 677 82.3%
2017 83.09 75th 663 88.7%
2018 77.98 137th 673 79.6%
2019 78.82 130th 693 81.2%
2021 78.32 105th 537 80.4%
2022 91.73 13th 634 97.9%
2023 86.40 69th 674 89.8%
2024 88.80 52nd 686 92.4%
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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 41st 129 68.2%
2024 82.21 27th 150 82.0%
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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 75th 652 88.5%
2024 88.57 42nd 664 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.28 64th 665 90.4%
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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 93rd 502 81.5%
2024 78.22 73rd 513 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.80 50th 662 92.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Norwin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.10 54th 121 55.4%
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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 93rd 577 83.9%
2024 85.09 64th 595 89.2%
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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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by a student
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Open Quote 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
2024 1553 25 35 34 3 0 62 0 1712

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 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
2024 1712 101.1 16.9 29.4

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
2024 1712 101.1 16.9 29.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 130th of 693 High schoolsRanks 69th 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)74.863
 11.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Norwin High School)78.662.5
 16.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Norwin High School)85.985
 0.9%
   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 Students16481636
 0.7%
African American2024
 20%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian3431
 8.8%
Hispanic1225
 108.3%
Pacific Islander00
White15481498
 3.2%
Two or More Races2956
 93.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%24.7%
 5.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwin High School

Yes. Norwin High School ranks in the top 7.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,712 students attended Norwin High School.

Students at Norwin High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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