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Western High School vs. Northwest High School

Should you attend Western High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Western High School
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Northwest High School
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 954 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
799 students
954 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Western School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1013 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2026 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in MI)
17%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in MI)
90%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
188
261
Grade 10 Students
220
238
Grade 11 Students
186
226
Grade 12 Students
205
229
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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