NORTHWEST HIGH

1,788 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest High School, located at 6005 Cedar Hill Road in Cedar Hill, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Northwest R-I School District. As a central academic hub for the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student population from the surrounding Jefferson County area and is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, leadership development, and student engagement within the community. By integrating traditional instruction with modern resources and extracurricular support, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a strong sense of local identity within the Cedar Hill community.

1,788

Total Students

111.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,594
Hispanic	81
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	83

White
1,594 (89.1%)
Two or More
83 (4.6%)
Hispanic
81 (4.5%)
Black
22 (1.2%)
Asian
8 (0.4%)

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:	NORTHWEST R-I
Phone:	(636)274-0555
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 410

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 457

Grade 12 444