NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

680 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest High School, located in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public secondary institution serving students in the Northwest Public Schools district. Situated on North Road, the school functions as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and community activities for the surrounding area. It is known for maintaining a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Grand Island through its active participation in Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) events. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student engagement. As a fixture of the community, the school remains committed to providing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while striving for consistent academic growth.

680

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	96
Black	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
561 (82.5%)
Hispanic
96 (14.1%)
Two or More
16 (2.4%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-6394
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 180

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 164