Northwest Area High School
School Overview
Northwest Area High School is a public school located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Northwest Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 40% of students are proficient in Math learning and 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 509 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 509 students are attending Northwest Area High School. By gender, there are 251 and 258 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwest Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 10 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwest Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 34 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 255 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,486 Households |
| Population | 8,647 |
| Male | 4,279 |
| Female | 4,443 |
| Child Population | 2,142 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,032 Units |
| Average House Value | $168,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $910 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,439 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.46% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwest Area High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 48 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 75 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northwest Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 75 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Northwest Area School District
In Northwest Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.