Northwestern High School is a public high school near Springfield, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Northwestern Local Schools district.
Serving 731 students in grades 7-12, Northwestern Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwestern Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northwestern Junior/senior High School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Valuing one another, working with one another, succeeding together.
School Rankings
Northwestern Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Junior/senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1777 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
65%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School is ranked #1777 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northwestern Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Northwestern Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel High School, Fairborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern Junior/senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
731 students attend Northwestern Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northwestern Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern Junior/senior High School?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Junior/senior High School offer ?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern Junior/senior High School part of?
Northwestern Junior/senior High School is part of Northwestern Local School District.
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