Northwestern High

2503 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732

1,774 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwestern High School, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in the Rock Hill School District. As one of the district’s largest high schools, it is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both collegiate and workforce success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northwestern is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture and spirited school community. The school boasts a rich tradition of excellence in athletics—frequently competing at the state level—as well as a strong emphasis on the fine and performing arts. With a focus on fostering both personal growth and academic achievement, Northwestern High School remains a central pillar of the Rock Hill community, dedicated to equipping its diverse student body with the skills and experiences needed for post-secondary life.

1,774

Total Students

109.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern High
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	235
Black	744
Asian	28
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Black
744 (41.9 %)
White
689 (38.8 %)
Hispanic
235 (13.2 %)
Two or More
71 (4.0 %)
Asian
28 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	York 03
Phone:	(803)981-1200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 547

Grade 10 434

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 358