NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 742 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 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 in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public secondary institution serving students in the Northwest Public Schools district. Situated on North Road, the school functions as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and community activities for the surrounding area. It is known for maintaining a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the culture of Grand Island through its active participation in Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) events. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student engagement. As a fixture of the community, the school remains committed to providing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while striving for consistent academic growth.

For more information, contact NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 385-6394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2710 N NORTH RD
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803-1199
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NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 742 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
742
Teachers:
47.37
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 742 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.