Northwest High School
- Public
- GERMANTOWN, MD
Public School
Northwest High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- GERMANTOWN, MD
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 587 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
59%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1220
781 responses
Average ACT
27
179 responses
AP Enrollment
62%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$94,559
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,747
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$345,400
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 71 responsesPoll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 71 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,623
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 75 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 75 responses97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 75 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$83,917
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.3%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 94 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 94 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 94 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$18,250 / year
National
$12,23986%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 98 responses58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 98 responses74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 98 responsesSimilar Schools
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Principal is the best! He is so kind and understanding. The students are pretty welcoming, though some definitely need to be disciplined more. Most of the teachers are incredibly caring and helpful. Almost every teacher I have had, with the exception of about 3-4, have been incredibly easy to work with, flexible, open-minded, and respectful. Despite some really immature people, (though every school has that) the environment is pretty welcoming and accepting. My only complaint is the amount of money and attention placed on sports, as not as much is placed on other academic successes and things like the music and arts. Student body is very diverse, there's a place for virtually everyone.
Northwest High School is an excellent public school located in Germantown, Maryland. This high school promotes diversity and inclusion, as nearly three quarters of the student population is composed of minorities. Moreover, Northwest High School encourages students to excel in their studies by offering Advanced Placement as well as honor courses. Likewise, this school ensures college readiness by offering optional prep courses to students. There are a variety of sports, clubs, and musical cohorts that students can engage in at Northwest. However, one feature of this high school that could receive improvement is the cafeteria. Despite the great food service, the meals served during lunch tend to lack variety and tastefulness. Therefore, the cafeteria should offer a greater selection of food choices, which would help minimize the number of students who pack lunch on a regular basis.
I love this school! Northwest is the most diverse school I've ever been too, and you can make a lot of friends from different cultures here; I would say 80% of the people here are friendly, if a bit shy at times. Teachers care about their students and want to see them succeed, and the administrators are so nice. Wonderful clubs, great school spirit, competent sports teams - Northwest has something for everyone.