Northwestern Academy
- Grades: 5-12
- Student Enrollment: 268
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- Address
- 2000 Northwestern Dr
- Coal Township, PA 17866
- Phone
- (570) 644-3170
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School Description
Northwestern Academy enrolls 268 elementary, middle, and high school students from grades 5-12. It is located in Coal Township, PA, which is a medium sized city with a median household income of $26,487.
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 243
- School Hours Per Day: 6
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 268
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0Full-Time Teachers: 23
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.7
- Percent Minority Students: 60.1%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 239 (89.2%)
- Females: 29 (10.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 115 | 42.9% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 46 | 17.2% |
White | 107 | 39.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
5th Grade | 1 | 0.4% |
6th Grade | 1 | 0.4% |
7th Grade | 11 | 4.1% |
8th Grade | 29 | 10.8% |
9th Grade | 64 | 23.9% |
10th Grade | 64 | 23.9% |
11th Grade | 65 | 24.3% |
12th Grade | 33 | 12.3% |
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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