NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
NORTHWEST HIGH is a public high school that is part of the NORTHWEST R-I school district, located in CEDAR HILL, MO with about 1,792 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 114 teachers, NORTHWEST HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTHWEST HIGH School, located at 6005 Cedar Hill Road in Cedar Hill, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Northwest R-I School District. As a central academic hub for the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student population from the surrounding Jefferson County area and is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, NORTHWEST HIGH School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, leadership development, and student engagement within the community. By integrating traditional instruction with modern resources and extracurricular support, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a strong sense of local identity within the Cedar Hill community.
For more information, contact NORTHWEST HIGH at (636) 274-0555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CEDAR HILL, MO 63016-2115
(636) 274-0555
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CEDAR HILL, MO with about 1,792 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTHWEST R-I
- Total Students:
- 1,792
- Teachers:
- 114.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,792 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.