Northwest Whitfield County High School
School Overview
Northwest Whitfield County High School is a public school located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. It is a school in Whitfield County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,312 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 70 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,312 students are attending Northwest Whitfield County High School. By gender, there are 655 and 657 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwest Whitfield County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 228 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 190 | 87 | 103 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 228 | 105 | 123 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 70 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwest Whitfield County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 95.7% of teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 70 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 95.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 437 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 24,324 Households |
| Population | 70,526 |
| Male | 35,373 |
| Female | 35,293 |
| Child Population | 22,892 |
| Total Housing Units | 27,135 Units |
| Average House Value | $130,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $738 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $50,510 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.60% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwest Whitfield County High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 188 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 197 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northwest Whitfield County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 188 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 92 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 149 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 197 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Whitfield County
In Whitfield County, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TUNNEL HILL, Georgia
1 private schools are serving students in TUNNEL HILL, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.