- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MI
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262601006255
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262601006255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northwest High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 262601006255 · Jackson, MI High · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 18.4:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students)
Northwest High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest High School
958 students
- Northwest Earl
Northwest Early Elementary School
848 students
- Northwest Kidd
Northwest Kidder Middle School
786 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
758 students
- Northwest Conn 157
Northwest Connect
157 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Northwest High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Northwest Community Schools reports $12,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Early Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Kidder Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Connect | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 39.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 958 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
36.0% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Community Schools?
Besides Northwest High School, Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students), Northwest Kidder Middle School (786 students), and Northwest Elementary School (758 students). See the Northwest Community Schools district page for the complete list.