Northwest High School

www.rcsd.ms/~web32/

1,855 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest Rankin High School, located in Flowood, Mississippi, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Rankin County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus fosters a competitive yet supportive environment, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic focus, Northwest Rankin plays a central role in the Flowood community, often noted for its high levels of school spirit and community engagement. The school leverages its location in a growing area to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and resources. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Northwest Rankin High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners equipped to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,855

Total Students

124.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	957
Hispanic	92
Black	635
Asian	68
Two or More	102
American Indian	1

White
957 (51.6%)
Black
635 (34.2%)
Two or More
102 (5.5%)
Hispanic
92 (5.0%)
Asian
68 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)992-2242
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web32/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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 9 445

Grade 10 486

Grade 11 511

Grade 12 413