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#1250 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Northwestern High School
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 W GRAND BLVD, Detroit, MI 48208
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwestern High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwestern 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$29,742
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| New Paradigm College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 182 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #48 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern High School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,250 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
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 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High School is 12.1:1. 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 MI?
Northwestern High School ranks #1,250 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Northwestern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
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?
88.3% 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
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 596-0700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48208)
- 7,904
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 48208; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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