Northwest High School
School Overview
Northwest High School is a public school located in Grand Island, Nebraska. It is a school in Northwest Public Schools district.
According to the Nebraska state assessment result, about 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 742 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 53 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 742 students are attending Northwest High School. By gender, there are 373 and 369 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 118 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 110 | 65 | 45 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 118 | 71 | 47 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 53 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 53 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 53 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 371 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,574 Households |
| Population | 3,767 |
| Male | 1,979 |
| Female | 1,788 |
| Child Population | 917 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,708 Units |
| Average House Value | $177,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $791 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.10% |
| Average Household Income | $66,000 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwest High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 93 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 93 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 44 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 60 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Northwest Public Schools
In Northwest Public Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska
4 private schools are serving students in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.