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Enrollment
680
High
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317458001333
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
2710 N NORTH RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 · (308) 385-6394 · Hall County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL680 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
106 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 37%
Community
1
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 | 180 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 169 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 167 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 164 | 24% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 57% · 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
Based on grade levels within NORTHWEST PUBLIC 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 | 680 | 15.6% | N/A |
| SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL SEWARD | 511 | 14.7% | N/A |
| BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL BLAIR | 681 | 21.7% | N/A |
| ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCH HASTINGS | 452 | 12.6% | 68.3% |
| GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL GRETNA | 955 | 12.6% | N/A |
| FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL FORT CALHOUN | 382 | 15.7% | 73.7% |
Matched among Nebraska 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 Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 680 | #45 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #57 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.9% | #59 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.6% | #162 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.4% | #30 of 53 |
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
680
-25 (-4%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 600
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 680 | 48.2 | 14.1:1 | 16% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 653 | 51.2 | 12.8:1 | 24% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 703 | 51.1 | 13.8:1 | 25% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 705 | 50 | 14.1:1 | 24% (167) |
| 2017-18 | 742 | 47.4 | 15.7:1 | 23% (171) |
| 2015-16 | 722 | 47 | 15.4:1 | 24% (176) |
| 2010-11 | 671 | 45 | 14.9:1 | 26% (177) |
| 2000-01 | 715 | 46 | 15.5:1 | 12% (86) |
| 1990-91 | 600 | 41 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (742 to 680); teachers up 2% (47.4 to 48.2).
About NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
As a large high school, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL serves students in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 680 students. Average enrollment for high schools in Nebraska is about 391, so this school runs 74% above that.
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is one of the 5 schools that make up NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS (1,445 students in total).
White students are the large majority at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, with 83% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 14% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Among people living in Hall County, the White share is about 65%. The chance that two students picked at random at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 30%.
Staffing totals 48.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. That ratio is over the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is 16%.
Hall County has these Census figures: median household income is about $69,251, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. The public schools of Hall County number 32 and enroll about 12,203.
ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the closest public school, about 1.0 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 4%, from 705 to 680.
Discussions about NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Hall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
62,536
Census ACS
Median income
$69,251
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
12,203 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOLElementary · 378 students
- 1R ELEMENTARYElementary · 194 students
- ST LIBORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 161 students
- LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 32 students
Other schools in GRAND ISLAND
- GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,696 students
- WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 777 students
- WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 694 students
- BARR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 648 students
- HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 484 students
- STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 453 students
Other Northwest High schools
15 other US public schools in 11 states are named Northwest High. NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is the 12th largest of the 16.
- NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 1,517 students
- NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN, NE · 1,017 students
- Northwest High SchoolJUSTIN, TX · 2,672 students
- Northwest HighGermantown, MD · 2,300 students
- Northwest High SchoolFlowood, MS · 1,855 students
Nearby schools
- ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 448
- O'CONNOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER1.2 mi · 278
- WEST LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 338
- WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.5 mi · 694
- GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.9 mi · 2,696
- WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL1.9 mi · 777
Frequently asked questions
About NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL?
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 680 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 14.1:1 students per teacher at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.