NORTHWEST HIGH

PETTIS CO. R-V
16215 HWY H
HUGHESVILLE, MO 65334
164 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Northwest High School is a public secondary school located in Hughesville, Missouri, serving as part of the Northwest School District (R-I). Situated in a rural setting, the school provides educational programming for students in the surrounding Pettis County area. As a small-town institution, it is designed to foster a tight-knit academic community, offering a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school operates with a focus on integrating traditional instruction with the needs of its local rural population. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Northwest High seeks to provide personalized attention and support, while also participating in interscholastic activities and extracurricular programs typical of Missouri high schools. Families and community members can find updated information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school events through their official website at http://northwest.k12.mo.us.
164
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: PETTIS CO. R-V
Phone: (660)827-0774
Website: http://NORTHWEST.K12.MO.US
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 7 23
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio
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LA MONTE HIGH
LA MONTE R-IV
129 Students
301 S WASHINGTON
LA MONTE, MO 65337 (8.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th