Northwest High School

972 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest High School, located on Van Horn Road in Jackson, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Northwest Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Northwest High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through diverse athletics, arts programs, and career-readiness initiatives. The district places a high priority on community engagement and student pride, often encouraging active participation in local events and school traditions. With a focus on modern technology and collaborative learning, the school continuously works to equip its student body with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

972

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	788
Hispanic	63
Black	36
Asian	7
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
788 (81.1 %)
Two or More
76 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
63 (6.5 %)
Black
36 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwest Community Schools
Phone:	(517)817-4702
Website:	http://nwschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	972
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 273

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 235