Northwest High School

Northwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6005 Cedar Hill Rd,  Cedar Hill, MO
Northwest R-I School District
3.6
3.7
1,851 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brad Snell
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
43%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
2
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
89.5%
Hispanic
4.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 181 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 164 Students
Missouri State University 152 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 131 Students
Saint Louis University 124 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 122 Students
Jefferson College 120 Students
Webster University 92 Students
Lindenwood University 83 Students
Truman State University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Biology 34 Students
Education 34 Students
Accounting 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Finance 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 198 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/24/2025
Northwest is a great place to attend high school; the teachers are passionate, the students are involved, and the resources are present.
3.0 Alum
8/29/2024
I absolutely loved all my teachers at Northwest, and they truly left lasting impacts on my life forever. However, many of the office staff were hostile, ESPECIALLY to students who struggled with getting to school on time or behavior. I struggled severely with OCD and anxiety in high scholl, having panic attacks before school, it made it all the worse when the first face you see is already angry at you. Luckily, my teachers were there to help me when no one else was and I will always be thankful for them.
4.0 Senior
6/21/2024
I had some fun times, the food is great. I would be happy to win an ipad because my birthday is on June 30th.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
2.0 student
2/21/2025
In my time at this school, I have experienced some amazing teachers. On the other side of the coin, the school puts students in hazardous positions to come to school during days with icy and snowy roads. They simply do not care about the quality of life of the student, they are focused on making eco...
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2.0 parent
11/1/2023
I graduated here and have a step child that has gone since Kindergarten and is now a Senior (not through my decision). The school is huge and combines several different elementary, middle schools into the High School from all over the Jefferson County area. The high school has multiple principals as...
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5.0 parent
8/16/2023
Put 5 kids through this school. First child was our adhd child and he did outstanding with the support from iep coordinator and the teachers from the regular classes he was in. He graduated. Next two kids, one involved in wrestling and football throughout and made good grades there. The other was in...
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5.0 student
10/24/2019
Great School, I learned everything that I need to be successful
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Northwest High School

Northwest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cedar Hill, MO and is served by the Northwest R-I School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,851 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Northwest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Springs Elementary School, House Springs Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest High School.

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