Northwest High School

958 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest High School, located on Van Horn Road in Jackson, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Northwest Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Northwest High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through diverse athletics, arts programs, and career-readiness initiatives. The district places a high priority on community engagement and student pride, often encouraging active participation in local events and school traditions. With a focus on modern technology and collaborative learning, the school continuously works to equip its student body with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

958

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	759
Hispanic	71
Black	38
Asian	9
Two or More	79
American Indian	2

White
759 (79.2%)
Two or More
79 (8.2%)
Hispanic
71 (7.4%)
Black
38 (4.0%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwest Community Schools
Phone:	(517)817-4702
Website:	http://nwschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 275

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 225