Northwest High

Summary:

Northwest High is a public high school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,456. The school is part of the Montgomery County school district, which is ranked 55 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (28.98%) and Hispanic (14.63%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Montgomery County and Tennessee state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in TNReady/Biology I for all grades was 42.1%, compared to 53% for Montgomery County and 45.3% for the state. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and Special Education students performing significantly lower than their peers.

Compared to other high schools in the Montgomery County district, such as Clarksville High and Rossview High, Northwest High generally performs lower academically. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 80th out of 300 Tennessee high schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 198th out of 384 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating), indicating a decline in performance. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 Lafayette RD
       Clarksville, TN  37042-3863


(931) 648-5675

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,021 Help


Feeder schools for Northwest High:

Elementary:    Liberty Elementary
    Minglewood Elementary
    Woodlawn Elementary
Middle:    New Providence Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,456

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.1%
African American:
29.0%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Compare Details Northwest High ranks worse than 54.3% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest High 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northwest High has the largest high school student body size in the Montgomery County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest High is $10,021, which is the 3rd highest among 8 high schools in the Montgomery County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High 213th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Northwest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 56th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest High

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Rank History for all students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 53.73 144th 267 46.1%
2011 57.25 137th 273 49.8%
2012 37.36 208th 269 22.7%
2013 57.23 128th 285 55.1%
2014 55.93 123rd 296 58.4%
2015 68.95 80th 300 73.3%
2016 59.80 109th 351 68.9%
2017 56.26 94th 273 65.6%
2018 45.97 162nd 341 52.5%
2019 53.42 119th 342 65.2%
2021 44.04 168th 347 51.6%
2022 44.67 185th 358 48.3%
2023 42.76 198th 384 48.4%
2024 42.49 213th 392 45.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.33 3rd 127 97.6%
2021 65.33 19th 125 84.8%
2022 35.75 95th 151 37.1%
2023 33.18 97th 154 37.0%
2024 43.92 82nd 183 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 80th 308 74.0%
2019 58.74 82nd 302 72.8%
2021 55.86 89th 317 71.9%
2022 54.88 99th 322 69.3%
2023 38.45 200th 330 39.4%
2024 47.56 151st 337 55.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.62 139th 337 58.8%
2021 40.50 195th 340 42.6%
2022 45.58 178th 350 49.1%
2023 38.86 222nd 366 39.3%
2024 43.69 197th 365 46.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.42 9th 14 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.93 105th 329 68.1%
2021 42.41 170th 332 48.8%
2022 40.11 193rd 349 44.7%
2023 45.46 167th 359 53.5%
2024 36.12 228th 366 37.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.08 43rd 45 4.4%
2024 11.48 45th 47 4.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 76th 199 61.8%
2019 49.15 73rd 187 61.0%
2021 58.33 50th 208 76.0%
2022 48.03 84th 222 62.2%
2023 39.94 122nd 239 49.0%
2024 43.48 115th 240 52.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.61 30th 159 81.1%
2019 66.71 34th 153 77.8%
2021 62.09 42nd 180 76.7%
2022 56.07 55th 189 70.9%
2023 34.09 136th 202 32.7%
2024 36.10 137th 209 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.55 160th 307 47.9%
2019 56.58 88th 301 70.8%
2021 46.43 140th 306 54.2%
2022 45.53 150th 312 51.9%
2023 51.91 130th 325 60.0%
2024 47.09 157th 326 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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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Enrollment information for Northwest High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 941 239 13 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1230
1989 955 301 49 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1363
1990 980 322 54 62 12 n/a n/a 0 1430
1991 1064 291 39 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1437
1992 1050 288 39 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1420
1993 1015 288 46 74 3 n/a n/a 0 1426
1994 1048 383 43 65 5 n/a n/a 0 1544
1995 1028 454 62 113 5 n/a n/a 0 1662
1996 1028 454 62 113 5 n/a n/a 0 1662
1997 984 471 69 106 8 n/a n/a -514 1124
1998 848 299 25 42 4 n/a n/a 0 1218
1999 782 325 29 71 2 n/a n/a 1 1210
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1395 1395
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1180 1180
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1095 1095
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1095 1095
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1171 1171
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1258 1258
2006 819 337 36 86 6 n/a n/a 0 1284
2007 870 357 32 83 4 n/a n/a 0 1346
2008 833 336 23 103 9 n/a n/a 0 1304
2009 807 325 21 88 7 n/a n/a 0 1248
2010 787 320 25 80 10 n/a n/a 0 1222
2011 735 284 22 93 8 4 24 0 1170
2012 695 283 20 105 12 6 30 0 1151
2013 721 305 16 92 8 4 53 0 1199
2014 705 327 14 108 6 5 57 0 1222
2015 680 313 17 107 5 2 61 0 1185
2016 697 336 14 122 4 5 72 0 1250
2017 695 357 11 144 8 6 91 0 1312
2018 670 350 12 166 9 8 104 0 1319
2019 639 347 10 174 9 8 109 0 1296
2020 662 367 11 180 10 12 129 0 1371
2021 649 367 6 177 6 13 144 0 1362
2022 632 382 5 178 7 12 141 0 1357
2023 628 422 10 213 8 16 159 0 1456

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

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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 Northwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1230 61.0 20.1 n/a
1989 1363 63.0 21.6 n/a
1990 1430 63.0 22.6 n/a
1991 1437 59.0 24.3 n/a
1992 1420 59.0 24.0 n/a
1993 1426 59.0 24.2 n/a
1994 1544 72.0 21.4 n/a
1995 1662 70.0 23.7 n/a
1996 1662 70.0 23.7 n/a
1997 1124 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1218 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1210 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1395 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1171 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1258 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1284 65.4 19.6 n/a
2007 1346 69.5 19.4 35.7
2008 1304 71.8 18.2 41.1
2009 1248 70.8 17.6 43.4
2010 1222 69.0 17.7 45.7
2011 1170 71.0 16.4 50.6
2012 1151 70.0 16.4 50
2013 1199 67.0 17.8 52
2014 1222 68.0 17.9 51.7
2015 1185 70.0 16.9 56.2
2016 1250 70.0 17.8 60.2
2017 1312 68.0 19.2 n/a
2018 1319 75.0 17.5 n/a
2019 1296 74.1 17.4 n/a
2020 1371 75.8 18.0 59.9
2021 1362 78.0 17.4 n/a
2022 1357 77.4 17.5 n/a
2023 1456 79.4 18.3 n/a

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 Northwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1230 61.0 20.1 n/a
1989 1363 63.0 21.6 n/a
1990 1430 63.0 22.6 n/a
1991 1437 59.0 24.3 n/a
1992 1420 59.0 24.0 n/a
1993 1426 59.0 24.2 n/a
1994 1544 72.0 21.4 n/a
1995 1662 70.0 23.7 n/a
1996 1662 70.0 23.7 n/a
1997 1124 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1218 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1210 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1395 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1171 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1258 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1284 65.4 19.6 n/a
2007 1346 69.5 19.4 35.7
2008 1304 71.8 18.2 41.1
2009 1248 70.8 17.6 43.4
2010 1222 69.0 17.7 45.7
2011 1170 71.0 16.4 50.6
2012 1151 70.0 16.4 50
2013 1199 67.0 17.8 52
2014 1222 68.0 17.9 51.7
2015 1185 70.0 16.9 56.2
2016 1250 70.0 17.8 60.2
2017 1312 68.0 19.2 n/a
2018 1319 75.0 17.5 n/a
2019 1296 74.1 17.4 n/a
2020 1371 75.8 18.0 59.9
2021 1362 78.0 17.4 n/a
2022 1357 77.4 17.5 n/a
2023 1456 79.4 18.3 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (4.6%) $8,258 (90.1%) $9,166
2020 $372 (4.1%) $8,320 (90.9%) $9,156
2021 $716 (7.7%) $8,219 (88.7%) $9,261
2022 $999 (10.0%) $8,547 (85.5%) $10,001
2023 $951 (9.5%) $8,590 (85.7%) $10,021

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 342 High schoolsRanks 198th of 384 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Northwest High)17.811.6
 6.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery County)1814.5
 3.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Northwest High)35.927.4
 8.5%
   9th Grade English I (Montgomery County)39.436.3
 3.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade English II (Northwest High)14.811.5
 3.3%
   9th Grade English II (Montgomery County)9.412.8
 3.4%
   9th Grade English II (Tennessee)18.624.4
 5.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Northwest High)54.445.5
 8.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (Montgomery County)6743.2
 23.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Northwest High)33.933.3
 0.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)58.548.1
 10.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade US History (Northwest High)8.69.7
 1.1%
   10th Grade US History (Montgomery County)15.517
 1.5%
   10th Grade US History (Tennessee)15.324.9
 9.6%
10th Grade English II (Northwest High)5054
 4%
   10th Grade English II (Montgomery County)52.258
 5.8%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Northwest High)35.115.4
 19.7%
   10th Grade Geometry (Montgomery County)35.822.3
 13.5%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Northwest High)12.315.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)2118.3
 2.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Northwest High)45.941.8
 4.1%
   11th Grade US History (Montgomery County)42.551.1
 8.6%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Northwest High)17.311.5
 5.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Montgomery County)24.619.9
 4.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Northwest High)16.819
 2.2%
   All Grades Algebra II (Montgomery County)2723
 4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Northwest High)40.738.8
 1.9%
   All Grades US History (Montgomery County)40.548.1
 7.6%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Northwest High)35.627.2
 8.4%
   All Grades English I (Montgomery County)3936.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Northwest High)46.350.4
 4.1%
   All Grades English II (Montgomery County)49.354.1
 4.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Northwest High)36.719.7
 17%
   All Grades Geometry (Montgomery County)38.224.5
 13.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12961456
 12.3%
African American347422
 21.6%
American Indian98
 11.1%
Asian1010
Hispanic174213
 22.4%
Pacific Islander816
 100%
White639628
 1.7%
Two or More Races109159
 45.9%


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Northwest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Liberty Elementary
Elementary : Minglewood Elementary
Elementary : Woodlawn Elementary
Middle : New Providence Middle

Northwest High ranks 213th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,456 students attended Northwest High.

Students at Northwest High are 43% White, 29% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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

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