Northwestern High School

Northwestern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2200 W Grand Blvd,  Detroit, MI
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.6
3.2
409 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Kenyuano Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
880
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.01
Graduation Rate
62%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.01
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
880
Math
420
Verbal
460
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
18
Reading
16
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Black
96.9%
White
1.4%
Hispanic
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Central Michigan University 69 Students
Wayne State University 67 Students
Eastern Michigan University 60 Students
Michigan State University 52 Students
Ferris State University 50 Students
Oakland University 45 Students
Western Michigan University 38 Students
Grand Valley State University 36 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 34 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 8 Students
Biology 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Graphic Design 6 Students
Dance 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 40 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/2/2024
It's a good school with lots of opportunities but lacks a bit in the creativity part. the lunch is okay but I wish we had more options. the teachers are okay. the classes are a little bleak but that's about all.
4.0 Alum
4/20/2020
I enjoyed my time at Northwestern. I participated in quite a few sports there. Because I was excelling in math, I was able to double up in math in 10th and 11th grade which allowed me to take pre-calculus and calculus. The only thing I would change in Northwestern is to have an astronomer there because the school has a planetarium inside.
4.0 Alum
7/16/2019
What i liked the most about DCP was the connections that I made from going there since the ninth grade cause I was a very interactive person so being in programs like trio upward bound, robotics, and academic games showed me that you never know who you would meet cause I have met a few people that can help me in the future with college or just advice that I need to get what I need to succeed in life. But if I could change anything it would be the way that some of the staff worked cause they might prepare you for things but their way of coming at things are not the best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
3.0 other
1/30/2013
NW is an average school but has the potential to be great. The majority teachers try there best to educate the students. Many teachers not only teach, they act as parent figures, help students financially, donate clothing, and encourage emotionally challenged students. The major issue I found howeve...
3.0 student
8/30/2010
As a former student of Northwestern and might I add GRADUATE. I must say yes the school needs some work but overall it is a great school. Everyone is so hard on the teachers but in their defense they can only do so much. The main complaint I had was I found it unfair that because there were students...
5.0 parent
2/4/2010
5.0 parent
8/30/2009

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