Northwest High School

Northwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8204 Crown Point Ave,  Omaha, NE
Omaha Public Schools
3.5
2.8
1,608 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
840
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
840
Math
440
Verbal
410
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
21%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Black
37.2%
White
22.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.6%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native American
1.4%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Nebraska
Source: Niche

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.
University of Nebraska at Omaha 366 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 270 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska 132 Students
Creighton University 120 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 110 Students
Wayne State College 89 Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center 62 Students
Midland University 57 Students
Colorado State University 54 Students
Clarkson College 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Biology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Graphic Design 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Small Business Management 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 176 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/5/2024
When i graduated in 2019, Northwest was a great school, got a decent education and made plenty of friends. The administration was not the best but the teachers were all amazing and cared about their students and studies.
5.0 Senior
1/7/2022
I like most about Northwest is the staff are kind and supporting. They helped me through everything, especially when I'm struggle with my school work. They behave equally and love their students. Northwest also provides education in more understandable way. There are so many programs, clubs, activities, and sports. I love every minutes I spent there.
4.0 Senior
3/1/2021
The teachers were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed playing soccer and being involved in many ways.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/7/2019
Scale of 1-10 I'd have to only rate them a 4
3.0 student
4/2/2019
It could be better, but the good parts make the bad bearable.
5.0 parent
12/22/2015
A hidden gem! We moved our child from a private school to attend NWHS in 2014. We have found this school to be amazing! It is led by a great principal, Mr. Lee, and equally great teachers. The student body is accepting and our child has always felt safe. There are Honors and AP courses available, as...
1.0 other
12/15/2013
I graduated from Northwest in 2012. I am currently at UNO. I fell that OPS has done such a horrible job at educating their students. When I got to UNO I felt as if I was unprepared. If you're going to send your child to any of these schools make sure that they're enrolled in AP or Honors courses. Th...

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Northwest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Omaha, NE and is served by the Omaha Public Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 1,608 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Northwest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 840 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $259,263. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benson Magnet High School, Marian High School, Roncalli Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Omaha has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest High School.

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