NORTHWEST HIGH

School Overview
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.
1,841
Total Students
109.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White1,647
Hispanic85
Black22
Asian9
Two or More72
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,647 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    85 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    72 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    22 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NORTHWEST R-I
Phone: (636)274-0555
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 109.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 529
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 137
Grades Taught
Grade 9 491
Grade 10 487
Grade 11 446
Grade 12 417

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTHWEST HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9491
Grade 10487
Grade 11446
Grade 12417
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTHWEST HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female90048.9%
Male94151.1%