Northwestern Senior High School

541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwestern Senior High School, located in Kokomo, Indiana, serves as the centerpiece of the Northwestern School Corporation. As a rural-suburban institution, the school is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and academic rigor. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional college-preparatory coursework with vocational and elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for a wide range of post-graduation paths, including four-year universities, technical training, and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the performing arts, which serve as major touchstones for student life and local pride. The facility provides a centralized hub for students from the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty emphasize both individual character development and scholastic achievement. Throughout the community, Northwestern is recognized as a stable educational environment that consistently focuses on maintaining high standards for its student body.

541

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	22

White
488 (90.2%)
Two or More
22 (4.1%)
Hispanic
20 (3.7%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwestern School Corp
Phone:	(765)454-2332
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 134

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 127