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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Norwin School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,502
Feeder schools for Norwin High 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%
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Hispanic:
1.5%
African American:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.7%
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