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Northwestern High School
High School · Northwestern Cusd 2 · Palmyra, IL
A Northwestern Cusd 2 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30889 Route 111, Palmyra, IL 62674
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Northwestern High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwestern High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,196
Median home value
$102,600
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwestern Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern High School is listed in Northwestern CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School is a public high school in Palmyra, IL, part of Northwestern Cusd 2, serving approximately 84 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,183 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern High School
What grades does Northwestern High School serve?
Northwestern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern High School rank in IL?
Northwestern High School ranks #2,183 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northwestern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwestern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwestern High School a charter school?
No, Northwestern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern High School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern High School?
57.1% of students at Northwestern High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (217) 436-2011
- Area population (ZIP 62674)
- 1,319
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62674; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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