Northwest High School

Northwest High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
4200 Van Horn Rd,  Jackson, MI
Northwest Community Schools
3.7
2.6
954 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Scott Buchler
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
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
3.47
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
27
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
44.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
81.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
3.7%
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.
Michigan State University 269 Students
Western Michigan University 196 Students
Central Michigan University 193 Students
Jackson College 179 Students
Grand Valley State University 175 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 137 Students
Eastern Michigan University 127 Students
Ferris State University 109 Students
Spring Arbor University 102 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 77 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Education 24 Students
Biology 21 Students
Music Teacher Education 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Special Education and Teaching 18 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 201 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/20/2023
The best parts of my high school experience was meeting new people and teachers, I also liked the some of the classes I have taken. I haven't had any worst experiences but I would like less strict rules when it comes to being places for lunch or hall passes. And possibly more diversity. Overall there are many great teachers and classes, and good memories I've had.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
These teachers are absolutely amazing here and they gave my highschool life a memory I will always remember
3.0 Senior
12/7/2022
It's a decent school if you listen to their rules and keep to yourself. The classes are interesting and the school has a wide diversity of clubs and activities for students to partake in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/22/2019
very good school district to raise a family would highly recommend!!!!
5.0 student
4/7/2019
i would say absolutely amazing. definitely recommend.
1.0 parent
11/14/2017
School does not even match national averages for SAT scores. Bullying is prevalent. Please consider homeschooling before sending your kids here.
1.0 student
11/14/2017
They do not deserve one star. But there was no other choice.

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Northwest High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Jackson, MI, in the Blackman neighborhood, and is served by the Northwest Community Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 954 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Northwest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $146,123. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwest Alternative High School, Da Vinci Institute High School, Loomis Park Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest High School.

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