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#193 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 6% in state

Northville High School

High School · Northville Public Schools · Northville, MI

A high school in Northville, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

45700 6 MILE RD, Northville, MI 48168

  • Math 68% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation40.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$15,690
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Northville High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency68%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 77% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average641/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$173,671

Median home value

$546,300

Median rent

$2,248/mo

College educated

71.7%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
40.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·56 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivywood Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–92.0 mi657Compare →
Cooke SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.1 mi120Compare →
Metropolitan Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–103.0 mi33Compare →
Brightmont Academy - NorthvillePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–103.1 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northville Public Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$15,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northville High School is listed in Northville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northville High School

Northville High School is a public high school in Northville, MI, part of Northville Public Schools, serving approximately 2,489 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Northville High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Northville High School is the public high school within the Northville Public Schools district, located in Northville Charter Township, Michigan 2. The district emphasizes a blend of innovation and tradition 1. In recent developments, Jen Lawson, a district educator, was recognized as a Top 100 National EdTech Innovator for her work integrating technology and AI into the classroom 1. The district also hosted a 2026 STEAM Fair where students demonstrated innovation 1. Regarding athletics, Northville High School and Novi High School are scheduled to join the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) in Fall 2027, following their final season in the KLAA in 2026-2027 to ensure competitive balance 1. Additionally, the Northville High School girls' golf team won the 2025 State Championship 1. Professional development initiatives include literacy workshops and collaborative training sessions held at the high school 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.northvilleschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northville High School

What grades does Northville High School serve?

Northville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northville High School?

Northville High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,489 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northville High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northville High School rank in MI?

Northville High School ranks #193 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Northville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Northville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northville High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Northville High School a charter school?

No, Northville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northville High School a Title I school?

No, Northville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northville High School?

7.7% of students at Northville 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
2,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 48168)
25,039
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
44.9
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 · 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.
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 48168; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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