Northwestern High School

Northwestern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
221 3rd St,  Mellette, SD
Northwestern Area School District
3.7
5.0
88 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
25
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
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
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

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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

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
96.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
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.
South Dakota State University 26 Students
Northern State University 25 Students
University of South Dakota 18 Students
Lake Area Technical College 15 Students
North Dakota State University 10 Students
Dakota State University 10 Students
Black Hills State University 9 Students
University of Wyoming 7 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 7 Students
Mitchell Technical College 6 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
Agricultural Business 6 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Communications 3 Students
Agriculture 3 Students
Diesel Mechanics 3 Students
Agricultural Production Operations 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 16 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
10/17/2017
I enjoy this school most of the time but the teachers aren't that great. I can name a few teachers that are really good, they are: Denise Clemens, Anne Frericks, Kayla Sparling, Nora Groft, Ryan Bruns and Jessica Halvorson. These teachers aren't always trying to be a students friend, they treat everyone the same, and they actually genuinely want to help us learn and try to understand us. At this school we do have lots of activities and they are lots of fun. There isn't a lot of diversity but with the diversity we have they are still very nice. But there are lots of teachers that try to be a students best friend and let a lot of inappropriate things go.
4.0 NicheUser
8/18/2015
I enjoy attending a small school. Everyone knows everyone and it's just a comfortable setting. The teachers are able to know a little bit about you and are able to help one on one. I would recommend this school to anyone in the area. I would choose to come back if I was given the chance. The athletics and other clubs such as FBLA are outstanding. The community just makes everyone feel welcome at the school.
4.0 NicheUser
3/17/2015
this school is fairly good for students and it was ok for me. the thing that I liked the most was participating in school sports and the clubs. I had the opportunity to go places and do things with new people and It was amazing.
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 88 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. 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 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like iSucceed, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary 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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