Northwestern High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,527 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 147th out of 188 high schools in MD.
School District Details
- Prince Georges County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $13,541
- Graduation Rate: 71.7%
- Dropout Rate: 2.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.7
- Enrolled Students: 127,039
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,527
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 131.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,326 (52.5%)
- Females: 1,201 (47.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 249 (9.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,277 (50.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,526 (60.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,183 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 67 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,199 | 47.4% |
| White | 70 | 2.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 788 | 31.2% |
| 10th Grade | 701 | 27.7% |
| 11th Grade | 550 | 21.8% |
| 12th Grade | 488 | 19.3% |
Source: MD Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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