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
12:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
440
Verbal
470
Average ACT
17
Math
18
English
18
Reading
15
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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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%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

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.
Wayne State University 67 Students
Central Michigan University 65 Students
Eastern Michigan University 59 Students
Ferris State University 52 Students
Michigan State University 50 Students
Oakland University 45 Students
Grand Valley State University 40 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 37 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 34 Students
Western Michigan University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 19 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 9 Students
Biology 7 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Graphic Design 6 Students
Dance 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 41 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/30/2025
It's okay, not the absolute best, but not the worst. The staff you would love, the administrators on the other hand... besides Mr Waterbury, she is the absolute best person you would meet.
4.0 Senior
12/23/2019
I like that we are like family and we can depend on each other and it's a very diverse and very multicultural. Being in that environment I just feel happy and I know that I will have the connections I need for when I graduate and go to college. This school has taught me a lot not just academic wise but life lessons as well I have been taught to work hard even when times get rough and you feel like you can't do it you have to keep pushing because you can do it because you have the drive and determination to reach you goals and succeed in life. This makes me happy because they will even reach out to you and see how you are doing and make sure your okay.
3.0 Senior
10/4/2018
What I like about Northwestern is the friendships, experiences and skills that I have picked up while attending the school. They will really be useful to me in my future. What I would change about Northwestern is how things are set up as far as organizing things and keeping things going right and on track.
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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Northwestern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Detroit, MI and is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 409 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Northwestern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $115,890. Discover additional schools in the area, like University Prep Art & Design High School, Central High School, Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men, and more. Learn more about what Detroit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwestern High School.

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