Northwestern High School

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Northwestern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
221 3rd St,  Mellette, SD
Northwestern Area School District
3.6
5.0
91 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.45

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.8%
State Average
29.3%
Science
10.5%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
309:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
White
95.6%
Hispanic
2.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black
1.1%

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.
Northern State University 27 Students
South Dakota State University 25 Students
University of South Dakota 19 Students
Lake Area Technical College 15 Students
Dakota State University 11 Students
North Dakota State University 10 Students
Black Hills State University 9 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 8 Students
University of Wyoming 7 Students
University of North Dakota 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Communications 4 Students
Diesel Mechanics 3 Students
Agricultural Production Operations 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/7/2021
Rigorous class work. Did very well during distance learning. Teachers seem to really care about the students. Small class sizes.
3.0 Niche User
3/17/2015
the school has really down sized its lunch program. the amount of food that we get now has been cut back. also the use of the vending machine (which was stocked only with healthy food) was put out of use because of a new rule that prohibited its uses during most of the school day.
5.0 Niche User
3/17/2015
We have a robotics team, Science bowl, quiz bowl, drama club, SADD, oral in terp, FCA, and FBLA. we have a very small school so most of the students participate in at least one club. the most popular are FBLA and robotics. this is most likely because we do the best in these activates. the whole school supports these things and the students who do them.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
3/26/2009

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Northwestern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mellette, SD and is served by the Northwestern Area School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 91 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Northwestern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45. The average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like iSucceed, Isucceed Middle School - 93, Northwestern Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mellette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwestern High School.

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