NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
NORTHWESTERN HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the NORTHWESTERN R-I school district, located in MENDON, MO with about 74 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, NORTHWESTERN HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
NORTHWESTERN HIGH School, located in Mendon, Missouri, is a small, rural public secondary school that serves the educational needs of the surrounding Chariton County community. As a cornerstone of the Northwestern R-I School District, the school maintains a tight-knit environment that emphasizes individualized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The campus serves as a central hub for the local area, fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and the families they serve.
In terms of programming, NORTHWESTERN HIGH provides a standard core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, which are vital to the student experience in a small-town setting. The school focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and community engagement, NORTHWESTERN HIGH strives to maintain high academic standards while preserving the unique character and values of its rural Missouri heritage.
For more information, contact NORTHWESTERN HIGH at (660) 272-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MENDON, MO 64660-0043
(660) 272-3201
NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MENDON, MO with about 74 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTHWESTERN R-I
- Total Students:
- 74
- Teachers:
- 11.34
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 74 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 100% of the student body.
- White
- 100.0%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
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.