Total enrollment
881
-70 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Northwest Area SD
Pennsylvania · 881 students · 1 city
Of the 3 public K-12 schools run by Northwest Area SD, combined student count is roughly 881, with 2 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in Northwest Area SD
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Northwest Area SD ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 881 | #417 of 479 | #7,421 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #354 of 479 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #187 of 478 | #2,692 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.8% | #150 of 398 | #3,622 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Northwest Area SD
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,011 to 881 students (down 13%) and from 71 to 70 full-time teachers (down 1%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area HS | Shickshinny | High | 07-12 | 406 |
| Northwest Area Intermediate Sch | Shickshinny | Elementary | 03-06 | 260 |
| Northwest Area Primary Sch | Shickshinny | Elementary | PK-02 | 215 |
About Northwest Area SD
Northwest Area SD operates 3 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively hosting roughly 881 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Northwest Area SD is made up of 2 elementary and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Northwest Area SD runs about 294 students per school, 48% below the state mean of roughly 569.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 881 students, fell 7% from the 951 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Northwest Area SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.