Northwestern SHS

Northwestern SD
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
410 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northwestern Senior High School, located at 200 Harthan Way in Albion, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Northwestern School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. As a focal point of the local community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum requirements with various elective opportunities.

In addition to its academic offerings, Northwestern Senior High School is deeply invested in fostering student development through extracurricular involvement. The school typically supports a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which are intended to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a supportive environment in a rural setting, the institution focuses on cultivating a strong connection between faculty, students, and families to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to navigate their high school years effectively.
410
Total Students
31.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    397 (96.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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 SD
Phone: (814)756-9400
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 105
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Girard HS
Girard SD
511 Students
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th