Northwestern High School vs Central High School
Northwestern High School has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Northwestern High School leads at 12.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwestern High School
Detroit, MI
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
291 students
Central High School
Detroit, MI
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
392 students
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| Metric | Northwestern High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.3% | 90.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #982 of 3,198 | #1,651 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 69th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwestern High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 15.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwestern High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 291 | 392 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.3% | 90.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 55–59% | 55–59% |
| District | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
| City | Detroit | Detroit |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48208) | Detroit (48206) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,742 | $43,702 |
| Median Home Value | $186,700 | $102,300 |
| Median Rent | $842 | $923 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.6% | 23.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.3% | 26.6% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 27 min |