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Northwestern High School

Northwestern High School is a public high school in West Salem, OH, serving grades 9–12, rated C+, with 327 students and a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 89% in US Government, 73% in US History and 64% in English II.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
327
Students per teacher
13.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

US Government89%
US History73%
English II64%
Biology62%
All60%
Algebra I40%
Geometry28%

Academics and programs

IB programmes
Diploma
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White95%
Hispanic3%
Two or more races2%
Black0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.4%
Prior-year enrollment
391

Homes assigned to this school

3,446 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Northwestern High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
7473 N Elyria Rd, West Salem, OH 44287
Phone
(419) 846-3833
Website
northwestern-wayne.k12.oh.us
Setting
Rural - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
391003303993
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School district

Northwestern Local School District

District rating
B
Schools
3
Students
1,243
Spending per student
$12,755
Teachers (FTE)
80
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Northwestern High School

How is Northwestern High School rated?

Northwestern High School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Northwestern Local School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Northwestern High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Northwestern High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 89% in US Government, 73% in US History, 64% in English II, 62% in Biology, 60% in All and 40% in Algebra I.

What grades does Northwestern High School serve?

Northwestern High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Northwestern High School?

327 students attend Northwestern High School, down from 391 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Northwestern High School?

TopHap matches 3,446 residential properties to Northwestern High School in and around West Salem. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Northwestern High School offer?

Northwestern High School offers IB (diploma).