Northwestern High School

Northwestern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7000 Adelphi Rd,  Hyattsville, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.4
3.0
2,219 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
65%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
143
Full Time Teachers
143
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
20
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
46.4%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
193:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Hispanic
71.9%
Black
23.2%
White
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of Maryland - College Park 534 Students
Towson University 431 Students
Bowie State University 310 Students
Morgan State University 288 Students
Howard University 282 Students
Prince George's Community College 245 Students
Georgetown University 177 Students
George Mason University 169 Students
Temple University 157 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 135 Students
Business 132 Students
Psychology 107 Students
Biology 106 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Music Performance 40 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Marketing 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 468 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/26/2025
The faculty ten to put the students voices aside. Which I didn't like as this was my last year of High school.
3.0 Freshman
4/29/2025
There needs to be a like a meshing of the vpa program and the comprehensive programs. Many clubs and after school events occur during VPA fifth period, which excludes VPA students from participating. And also many after school events are scheduled at the same time as VPA performances and showcases.
3.0 Alum
3/24/2025
My experience was the best it could be. Northwestern has some good and bad staff but overall resources and college readiness is not at the best it could be. Northwestern could be a great school if it wasn't underfunded. I would like to see that change for Northwestern is known for the Arts and its slowly vanishing due to being underfunded and staffed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/8/2024
To much recorded fights putting up on social media and also way to many kids sell drugs there as soon as you walk into the building you can smell it and I am there almost everyday the sadest part is the staff do not care they are great on putting on a show but in reality they can care less if your c...
2.0 student
12/1/2021
The school is ran terribly. Theres fights everyday with students skipping and roaming the hallways everyday. There's students here who are talented but aren't able to demonstrate it in this school. I have a spanish teacher who just puts random grades without checking the actual assignment. Overall t...
3.0 other
5/26/2021
I would recommend this school for the Visual and Performing Arts Program. The teachers care about the students and work very hard to create a professional arts experience for them. The top students from this program are attending and graduating from top school in the country with good scholarships....
2.0 parent
2/1/2020
The school is badly run, from the top down. The principal sets the tone with an authoritarian culture. Systemic problems are not addressed. The main virtue of the school is supposed to be its visual and performing arts program, but it is not adequately supported. Some of the teachers are great but t...

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Northwestern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hyattsville, MD, in the Hyattsville neighborhood, and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Northwestern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 65%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $475,116. Discover additional schools in the area, like International High School @ Langley Park, Chelsea School, Dematha Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Hyattsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwestern High School.

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