Northwestern High School
School Overview
Northwestern High School is a public school located in West Salem, Ohio. It is a school in Northwestern Local School District (Ashland and Wayne Counties) district.
According to the Ohio state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 355 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 355 students are attending Northwestern High School. By gender, there are 194 and 161 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwestern High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 43 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Total | 43 | 24 | 19 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwestern High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 355 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,967 Households |
| Population | 8,101 |
| Male | 4,039 |
| Female | 4,122 |
| Child Population | 2,426 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,192 Units |
| Average House Value | $147,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $705 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% |
| Average Household Income | $61,440 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwestern High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 41 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 139 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 | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 1 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 139 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Northwestern Local
In Northwestern Local, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WEST SALEM, Ohio
1 private schools are serving students in WEST SALEM, Ohio. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.