Northwestern High School
School Overview
Northwestern High School is a public Magnet school located in Hyattsville, Maryland. It is a school in Prince George's County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 16% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,631 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 166 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,631 students are attending Northwestern High School. By gender, there are 1,392 and 1,239 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwestern High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 194 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 113 | 51 | 62 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Black | 54 | 23 | 31 |
| White | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 194 | 87 | 107 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 166 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwestern High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 97.6% of teachers are certified. 86.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 166 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 162 | 97.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 9.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 376 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 311,343 Households |
| Population | 890,081 |
| Male | 437,440 |
| Female | 471,230 |
| Child Population | 279,234 |
| Total Housing Units | 333,041 Units |
| Average House Value | $302,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,475 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $84,920 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.94% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwestern High School offers 24 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 347 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 304 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northwestern High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 24 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 347 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 68 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 85 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 309 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 304 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
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