Northwest High School

480 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest High School, located in Canal Fulton, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Northwest Local School District. As a pillar of the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body. The school is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, career-technical programs, or vocational training.

Beyond academics, Northwest High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, offering a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to build school spirit and provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and lifelong interests. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust support system, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and character of the surrounding Canal Fulton community.

480

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	4
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

White
457 (95.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Hispanic
4 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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 Local
Phone:	(330)854-2205
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 122

Grade 10 147

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 100