Northwestern High School vs. College Park Academy
Should you attend Northwestern High School or College Park Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
College Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,396 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 682 students in grades 6-12, College Park Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,396 students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#491 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
65%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
120
Grade 7 Students
-
121
Grade 8 Students
-
114
Grade 9 Students
769
78
Grade 10 Students
606
83
Grade 11 Students
529
83
Grade 12 Students
492
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
73%
39%
% Black
21%
40%
% White
4%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
11%