Northwest High School

Summary:

Northwest High School is a public high school located in Mc Dermott, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school is part of the Pike County Area district, which is ranked 347 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Vern Riffe Career Technology Center and Scioto County Career Technical Center, which have more diverse student populations. The school has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, ranking 226 out of 864 Ohio high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its graduation rate is an impressive 96.1%, well above the state average, and its students consistently outperform state and district averages on Ohio State Tests.

However, Northwest High School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.5% in 2019-2020 to 34.9% in 2023-2024. While the school performs well for certain student subgroups, such as female students, special education students, and low-socioeconomic status students, its performance for male students and gifted and talented students has been less consistent. Compared to the nearby vocational schools, Northwest High School serves a more affluent and homogeneous population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 914 Mohawk Dr
       Mc Dermott, OH  45652-9000


(740) 259-2366

District: Northwest Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,682 Help


Feeder schools for Northwest High School:

Elementary:    Northwest Elementary School
Middle:    Northwest Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Hispanic:
1.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest High School ranks better than 73.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), Hispanic (1.1%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest High School is $15,682.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 226th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Northwest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northwest Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Local 347th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.79 488th 681 28.3%
2005 8.58 644th 689 6.5%
2006 29.23 587th 696 15.7%
2007 25.06 663rd 756 12.3%
2008 29.24 647th 767 15.6%
2009 52.01 532nd 791 32.7%
2010 48.86 584th 819 28.7%
2011 50.47 582nd 818 28.9%
2012 50.24 584th 832 29.8%
2013 39.62 613th 767 20.1%
2014 46.00 567th 769 26.3%
2015 35.26 612th 778 21.3%
2016 30.87 631st 784 19.5%
2017 34.55 566th 773 26.8%
2018 43.02 530th 800 33.8%
2019 50.38 473rd 836 43.4%
2021 45.44 469th 819 42.7%
2022 54.59 394th 836 52.9%
2023 63.05 297th 867 65.7%
2024 67.58 226th 864 73.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.43 186th 614 69.7%
2024 56.06 175th 598 70.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.47 412th 758 45.6%
2019 62.16 292nd 779 62.5%
2021 52.68 361st 763 52.7%
2022 54.46 360th 773 53.4%
2023 68.77 203rd 805 74.8%
2024 77.34 121st 822 85.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.58 542nd 751 27.8%
2019 54.62 445th 781 43.0%
2021 46.58 456th 775 41.2%
2022 64.09 288th 794 63.7%
2023 68.30 261st 813 67.9%
2024 70.13 227th 798 71.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.29 373rd 550 32.2%
2019 50.44 267th 628 57.5%
2021 34.74 385th 596 35.4%
2022 41.43 305th 606 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.09 498th 538 7.4%
2023 44.85 237th 308 23.1%
2024 78.45 18th 280 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.06 561st 763 26.5%
2019 48.27 479th 792 39.5%
2021 41.86 485th 778 37.7%
2022 46.47 482nd 808 40.3%
2023 60.61 345th 819 57.9%
2024 71.24 230th 816 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 589th 718 18.0%
2019 42.67 496th 739 32.9%
2021 36.49 496th 727 31.8%
2022 49.70 398th 749 46.9%
2023 58.78 329th 756 56.5%
2024 65.62 260th 754 65.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 639 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1989 637 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1990 641 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 649 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 670 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 643 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 644
1994 609 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 604 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 604 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 612 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 642 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 623 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 596 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 594 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 590 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 594
2003 590 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 594
2004 574 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 577
2005 557 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 560
2006 559 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 563
2007 533 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 535
2008 523 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 529
2009 487 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 491
2010 398 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 401
2011 390 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 393
2012 408 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 411
2013 403 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 409
2014 386 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 390
2015 397 1 1 1 0 1 4 0 405
2016 408 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 418
2017 358 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 362
2018 364 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 368
2019 377 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 380
2020 402 1 2 3 0 0 3 0 411
2021 377 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 384
2022 349 1 1 7 0 0 2 0 360
2023 367 0 2 5 0 0 3 0 377
2024 347 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 29.0 22.0 0
1989 637 29.0 21.9 n/a
1990 641 31.0 20.6 n/a
1991 649 30.6 21.2 n/a
1992 670 31.6 21.2 21.5
1993 644 31.0 20.8 27.7
1994 611 31.0 19.7 16.5
1995 605 31.0 19.5 28.6
1996 605 31.0 19.5 28.6
1997 612 31.5 19.4 21.1
1998 644 31.0 20.8 24.4
1999 624 30.0 20.8 28.7
2000 596 30.0 19.9 29.4
2001 595 30.0 19.8 27.2
2002 594 31.0 19.2 39
2003 594 31.0 19.2 39
2004 577 31.0 18.6 53
2005 560 31.0 18.1 40.5
2006 563 31.0 18.2 46.6
2007 535 31.0 17.3 45.1
2008 529 30.0 17.6 n/a
2009 491 29.0 16.9 51.4
2010 401 31.0 12.9 60
2011 393 32.0 12.2 63.9
2012 411 32.0 12.8 68.4
2013 409 31.0 13.1 72.4
2014 390 29.0 13.4 84.4
2015 405 n/a n/a 80.2
2016 418 28.0 14.9 85.6
2017 362 24.0 15.0 63
2018 368 25.0 14.7 62.8
2019 380 25.0 15.2 47.9
2020 411 50.0 8.2 49.4
2021 384 23.0 16.6 n/a
2022 360 22.0 16.3 n/a
2023 377 23.0 16.3 51.5
2024 355 21.0 16.9 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 29.0 22.0 0
1989 637 29.0 21.9 n/a
1990 641 31.0 20.6 n/a
1991 649 30.6 21.2 n/a
1992 670 31.6 21.2 21.5
1993 644 31.0 20.8 27.7
1994 611 31.0 19.7 16.5
1995 605 31.0 19.5 28.6
1996 605 31.0 19.5 28.6
1997 612 31.5 19.4 21.1
1998 644 31.0 20.8 24.4
1999 624 30.0 20.8 28.7
2000 596 30.0 19.9 29.4
2001 595 30.0 19.8 27.2
2002 594 31.0 19.2 39
2003 594 31.0 19.2 39
2004 577 31.0 18.6 53
2005 560 31.0 18.1 40.5
2006 563 31.0 18.2 46.6
2007 535 31.0 17.3 45.1
2008 529 30.0 17.6 n/a
2009 491 29.0 16.9 51.4
2010 401 31.0 12.9 60
2011 393 32.0 12.2 63.9
2012 411 32.0 12.8 68.4
2013 409 31.0 13.1 72.4
2014 390 29.0 13.4 84.4
2015 405 n/a n/a 80.2
2016 418 28.0 14.9 85.6
2017 362 24.0 15.0 63
2018 368 25.0 14.7 62.8
2019 380 25.0 15.2 47.9
2020 411 50.0 8.2 49.4
2021 384 23.0 16.6 n/a
2022 360 22.0 16.3 n/a
2023 377 23.0 16.3 51.5
2024 355 21.0 16.9 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,498
2022 $13,876
2023 $13,856
2024 $15,682

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 473rd of 836 High schoolsRanks 297th of 867 High schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Northwest High School)84.883.2
 1.6%
   End of Course American Government (Northwest Local)84.883.2
 1.6%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Northwest High School)84.984.9
   End of Course American History (Northwest Local)84.984.9
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Northwest High School)76.289.1
 12.9%
   End of Course Biology (Northwest Local)76.289.1
 12.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Northwest High School)54.762.5
 7.8%
   End of Course English II (Northwest Local)54.762.5
 7.8%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Northwest High School)37.135
 2.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Northwest Local)37.135
 2.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest High School)60.754.9
 5.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Local)66.763.9
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380377
 0.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White377367
 2.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.9%51.5%
 3.6%


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Students at Northwest High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Northwest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Middle : Northwest Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Northwest High School.

Northwest High School ranks 226th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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