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Alumni: what's one memory from Northwest High School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
958
High
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262601006255
Northwest High School
4200 VAN HORN RD, JACKSON, MI 49201 · (517) 817-4702 · Jackson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL958 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.5:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
329 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 275 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 238 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 220 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 225 | 23% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Northwest Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northwest High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School this school | 958 | 34.3% | N/A |
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School MOUNT PLEASANT | 1,066 | 33.6% | N/A |
| Western High School PARMA | 809 | 34.7% | N/A |
| Swartz Creek High School SWARTZ CREEK | 996 | 36.7% | N/A |
| Riverview Community High School RIVERVIEW | 854 | 34.0% | N/A |
| Marshall High School MARSHALL | 787 | 31.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Northwest High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 958 | #142 of 844 | #2 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #427 of 548 | #10 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.8% | #212 of 550 | #5 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.3% | #456 of 654 | #9 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.7% | #71 of 126 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
958
-60 (-6%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 867
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 20.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 958 | 46.9 | 20.4:1 | 34% (329) |
| 2023-24 | 954 | 48.6 | 19.6:1 | 44% (421) |
| 2022-23 | 972 | 52 | 18.7:1 | 40% (384) |
| 2020-21 | 1,018 | 49 | 20.8:1 | 45% (457) |
| 2017-18 | 906 | 49.8 | 18.2:1 | 44% (397) |
| 2015-16 | 878 | 46 | 19.1:1 | 36% (315) |
| 2010-11 | 859 | 45 | 19.1:1 | 37% (316) |
| 2000-01 | 1,001 | 51 | 19.6:1 | 18% (184) |
| 1990-91 | 867 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northwest High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (906 to 958); teachers down 6% (49.8 to 46.9).
About Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a high-enrollment high school located in JACKSON, Michigan. It reports enrollment of 958 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 460.
Northwest High School is part of Northwest Community Schools, where 5 schools serve 3,507 students.
Federal enrollment data show Northwest High School is 79% White. Other groups make up 8% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 4% Black. In Jackson County overall, the White share is about 83%. A diversity index of 36% means there is a 36% chance two randomly chosen students at Northwest High School are from different groups.
The school lists 46.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1. The average for high schools in Michigan, 21.6:1, is higher. A total of 329 students, or 34%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 53% for public schools in Jackson County.
The school's county is Jackson County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $66,073, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jackson County's 68 public schools enroll about 21,681 students and include Northwest High School.
Northwest Kidder Middle School, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The NCES locale for Northwest High School is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment decreased by 6% across 4 years, from 1,018 in 2020-21 to 958 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Northwest High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,060
Census ACS
Median income
$66,073
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
21,681 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northwest Community Schools
- Northwest Early Elementary SchoolElementary · 848 students
- Northwest Kidder Middle SchoolMiddle · 786 students
- Northwest Elementary SchoolElementary · 758 students
- Northwest ConnectHigh · 157 students
Other schools in JACKSON
- Jackson High SchoolHigh · 989 students
- Northwest Early Elementary SchoolElementary · 848 students
- Northwest Kidder Middle SchoolMiddle · 786 students
- Northwest Elementary SchoolElementary · 758 students
- Middle School at ParksideMiddle · 750 students
- Paragon Charter AcademyElementary · 627 students
Other Northwest High schools
15 other US public schools in 11 states are named Northwest High. Northwest High School is the 10th largest of the 16.
- Northwest High SchoolJUSTIN, TX · 2,672 students
- Northwest HighGermantown, MD · 2,300 students
- Northwest High SchoolFlowood, MS · 1,855 students
- NORTHWEST HIGHCEDAR HILL, MO · 1,788 students
- Northwest High SchoolWaukee, IA · 1,574 students
Nearby schools
- Northwest Kidder Middle School0.2 mi · 786
- Northwest Connect0.3 mi · 157
- Northwest Elementary School3.7 mi · 758
- Da Vinci Schools3.7 mi · 322
- Northwest Early Elementary School3.7 mi · 848
- Lyle A Torrant Center4.1 mi · 191
Frequently asked questions
About Northwest High SchoolHow many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School enrolls approximately 958 students in grades 09-12.
Is Northwest High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Northwest High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Northwest High School?
Approximately 20.4:1 students per teacher at Northwest High School.
How diverse is Northwest High School?
Northwest High School reports a student body of 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Northwest High School public or private?
Northwest High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Northwest Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.