NORTHWESTERN HIGH

NORTHWESTERN R-I
18475 HWY 11
MENDON, MO 64660
71 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
71
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    70 (98.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.4 %)
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: NORTHWESTERN R-I
Phone: (660)272-3201
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 13
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio