Northwestern High

Summary:

Northwestern High is a public high school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the York 03 school district, which is ranked 29 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Northwestern High has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 38.84% White, 41.94% African American, and 13.25% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 52.73% in Algebra 1/Mathematics to 82.23% in English 2. However, the school has a higher percentage of students (around 51-54%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some nearby schools.

When compared to higher-performing schools in the region, such as Nation Ford High and Catawba Ridge High School, Northwestern High's academic achievement lags behind. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, is also generally lower than the overall school performance and the state averages for those subgroups. Over the past decade, Northwestern High's statewide ranking has gradually declined, suggesting the need for targeted strategies and interventions to improve student achievement, especially in mathematics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2503 West Main Street
       Rock Hill, SC  29732


(803) 981-1200

District: York 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,016 Help


Feeder schools for Northwestern High:

Elementary:    Mount Gallant Elementary
    Old Pointe Elementary
    York Road Elementary
Middle:    Dutchman Creek Middle
    Rawlinson Road Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,774

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.9%
White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
13.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


 See top rated South Carolina high schools

 Compare Northwestern High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Northwestern High ranks better than 50.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the York 03 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.56. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Northwestern High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.9%), White (38.8%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern High is 16.2, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the York 03 School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Northwestern High employs 109.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern High is $13,016, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the York 03 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern High 116th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Northwestern High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


York 03:

SchoolDigger ranks York 03 29th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Northwestern High?

Rank History for Northwestern High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.48 58th 187 69.0%
2006 55.83 112th 191 41.4%
2007 57.54 105th 191 45.0%
2008 55.49 104th 185 43.8%
2009 58.17 88th 188 53.2%
2010 73.19 46th 199 76.9%
2011 71.44 56th 199 71.9%
2012 69.02 61st 202 69.8%
2013 78.30 40th 203 80.3%
2014 71.61 56th 210 73.3%
2015 57.25 70th 232 69.8%
2016 53.46 84th 231 63.6%
2017 49.38 80th 223 64.1%
2018 52.25 75th 216 65.3%
2019 49.58 79th 225 64.9%
2021 51.68 94th 227 58.6%
2022 48.34 98th 226 56.6%
2023 52.60 98th 237 58.6%
2024 46.56 116th 235 50.6%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 25th 58 56.9%
2019 61.89 22nd 64 65.6%
2021 66.00 11th 46 76.1%
2023 13.33 62nd 68 8.8%
2024 28.78 54th 71 23.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 94th 214 56.1%
2019 50.25 73rd 217 66.4%
2021 46.32 104th 213 51.2%
2022 39.29 126th 220 42.7%
2023 44.66 111th 226 50.9%
2024 33.87 156th 229 31.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.68 71st 210 66.2%
2019 48.69 91st 213 57.3%
2021 56.72 76th 213 64.3%
2022 46.55 110th 220 50.0%
2023 57.75 87th 223 61.0%
2024 50.21 101st 225 55.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 52nd 137 62.0%
2019 63.74 43rd 143 69.9%
2021 55.55 39th 115 66.1%
2022 53.22 58th 139 58.3%
2023 54.74 52nd 141 63.1%
2024 36.50 97th 145 33.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.67 128th 156 17.9%
2024 60.77 82nd 157 47.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.73 85th 213 60.1%
2019 52.94 78th 218 64.2%
2021 45.70 107th 215 50.2%
2022 53.15 88th 224 60.7%
2023 47.14 104th 229 54.6%
2024 42.41 120th 228 47.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.84 64th 183 65.0%
2019 57.46 57th 184 69.0%
2021 49.75 76th 178 57.3%
2022 52.61 73rd 190 61.6%
2023 64.00 48th 199 75.9%
2024 48.14 92nd 194 52.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 25th 80 68.8%
2019 61.69 32nd 86 62.8%
2021 54.32 44th 93 52.7%
2022 49.73 52nd 108 51.9%
2023 36.35 74th 119 37.8%
2024 51.86 57th 121 52.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Northwestern High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 57th 185 69.2%
2019 54.65 65th 191 66.0%
2021 67.61 51st 189 73.0%
2022 65.38 52nd 192 72.9%
2023 64.75 59th 197 70.1%
2024 61.17 65th 196 66.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Northwestern High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Northwestern High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Northwestern High, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Northwestern High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1052 376 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1442
1989 987 372 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1375
1990 919 347 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1284
1991 1289 445 12 3 0 n/a n/a -1 1748
1992 1349 447 30 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1828
1993 1305 437 24 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1774
1994 1360 463 32 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1862
1995 1373 479 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1884
1996 1373 479 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1884
1997 1422 529 26 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1990
1998 1398 536 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1975
1999 1441 567 38 10 9 n/a n/a 0 2065
2000 1529 525 30 22 8 n/a n/a 0 2114
2001 1527 509 38 21 14 n/a n/a 0 2109
2002 1645 595 37 38 16 n/a n/a 0 2331
2003 1645 595 37 38 16 n/a n/a 0 2331
2004 1704 626 35 50 12 n/a n/a 0 2427
2005 1646 696 41 59 9 n/a n/a 1 2452
2006 1240 730 40 61 6 n/a n/a 0 2077
2007 1069 696 28 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1856
2008 911 730 19 66 7 n/a n/a 0 1733
2009 942 739 22 80 6 n/a n/a 1 1790
2010 987 692 23 78 11 n/a n/a 0 1791
2011 978 628 23 76 11 0 18 0 1734
2012 967 593 27 71 8 0 23 0 1689
2013 997 602 27 77 6 0 21 0 1730
2014 995 659 36 83 7 2 31 0 1813
2015 949 725 36 100 8 3 35 0 1856
2016 929 769 41 125 10 5 36 0 1915
2017 916 740 44 146 10 5 42 0 1903
2018 879 728 36 155 8 5 50 0 1861
2019 874 719 36 182 6 3 47 0 1867
2020 804 708 34 189 8 3 52 0 1798
2021 747 701 23 200 4 5 58 0 1738
2022 711 721 26 214 3 3 61 0 1739
2023 689 744 28 235 2 5 71 0 1774

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 High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1442 62.6 23.0 n/a
1989 1375 63.4 21.6 n/a
1990 1284 67.2 19.1 n/a
1991 1748 85.1 20.5 7.4
1992 1828 86.5 21.1 8.8
1993 1774 85.5 20.7 8.4
1994 1862 88.5 21.0 9.9
1995 1884 98.3 19.2 10.5
1996 1884 98.3 19.2 10.5
1997 1990 100.5 19.8 8.1
1998 1975 99.0 19.9 8.8
1999 2065 106.0 19.5 7.9
2000 2114 107.5 19.7 7.1
2001 2109 105.2 20.0 7.2
2002 2331 110.9 21.0 14.8
2003 2331 110.9 21.0 14.8
2004 2427 108.9 22.3 17.2
2005 2452 109.9 22.3 21
2006 2077 99.9 20.8 28.9
2007 1856 122.1 15.2 32.9
2008 1733 94.2 18.4 39.4
2009 1790 83.2 21.5 39
2010 1791 100.8 17.7 40.4
2011 1734 90.3 19.2 39.6
2012 1689 97.3 17.3 40.1
2013 1730 96.9 17.8 42.3
2014 1813 89.3 20.3 41.9
2015 1856 102.0 18.1 41.4
2016 1915 104.0 18.4 44.1
2017 1903 103.4 18.4 42.6
2018 1861 104.9 17.7 41.2
2019 1867 104.9 17.7 41
2020 1798 109.5 16.4 45.3
2021 1738 107.5 16.1 51.3
2022 1739 105.5 16.4 54.2
2023 1774 109.3 16.2 51.5

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 High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1442 62.6 23.0 n/a
1989 1375 63.4 21.6 n/a
1990 1284 67.2 19.1 n/a
1991 1748 85.1 20.5 7.4
1992 1828 86.5 21.1 8.8
1993 1774 85.5 20.7 8.4
1994 1862 88.5 21.0 9.9
1995 1884 98.3 19.2 10.5
1996 1884 98.3 19.2 10.5
1997 1990 100.5 19.8 8.1
1998 1975 99.0 19.9 8.8
1999 2065 106.0 19.5 7.9
2000 2114 107.5 19.7 7.1
2001 2109 105.2 20.0 7.2
2002 2331 110.9 21.0 14.8
2003 2331 110.9 21.0 14.8
2004 2427 108.9 22.3 17.2
2005 2452 109.9 22.3 21
2006 2077 99.9 20.8 28.9
2007 1856 122.1 15.2 32.9
2008 1733 94.2 18.4 39.4
2009 1790 83.2 21.5 39
2010 1791 100.8 17.7 40.4
2011 1734 90.3 19.2 39.6
2012 1689 97.3 17.3 40.1
2013 1730 96.9 17.8 42.3
2014 1813 89.3 20.3 41.9
2015 1856 102.0 18.1 41.4
2016 1915 104.0 18.4 44.1
2017 1903 103.4 18.4 42.6
2018 1861 104.9 17.7 41.2
2019 1867 104.9 17.7 41
2020 1798 109.5 16.4 45.3
2021 1738 107.5 16.1 51.3
2022 1739 105.5 16.4 54.2
2023 1774 109.3 16.2 51.5

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 High

Help

YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (4.7%) $383 (3.8%) $854 (8.5%) $7,669 (76.6%) $1,487 (14.9%) $9,157 (91.5%) $10,011
2020 $404 (3.9%) $499 (4.9%) $903 (8.8%) $7,802 (76.1%) $1,540 (15.0%) $9,342 (91.2%) $10,246
2021 $378 (3.5%) $54 (0.5%) $431 (3.9%) $8,593 (78.7%) $1,889 (17.3%) $10,483 (96.1%) $10,914
2022 $467 (4.0%) $514 (4.4%) $981 (8.4%) $9,245 (78.8%) $1,506 (12.8%) $10,751 (91.6%) $11,732
2023 $567 (4.4%) $1,199 (9.2%) $1,766 (13.6%) $9,847 (75.7%) $1,403 (10.8%) $11,250 (86.4%) $13,016

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern High

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 79th of 225 High schoolsRanks 98th of 237 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Northwestern High)63.959.4
 4.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (York 03)7271.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Northwestern High)74.559.7
 14.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (York 03)6657.7
 8.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Northwestern High)71.283.2
 12%
   End of Course English 1 (York 03)79.481.9
 2.5%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18671774
 5%
African American719744
 3.5%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian3628
 22.2%
Hispanic182235
 29.1%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White874689
 21.2%
Two or More Races4771
 51.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%51.5%
 10.5%


Schools Near Northwestern High









Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,774 students attended Northwestern High.

Students at Northwestern High are 42% African American, 39% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Northwestern High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Gallant Elementary
Elementary : Old Pointe Elementary
Elementary : York Road Elementary
Middle : Dutchman Creek Middle
Middle : Rawlinson Road Middle

Northwestern High ranks 116th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Northwestern High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Northwestern High!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t12_450387001149 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 59 milliseconds.