- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Dermott, OH
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496303654
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mc Dermott · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496303654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Northwest High School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390496303654 · Mc Dermott, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Elementary School (566 students)
Northwest High School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
566 students
- This school
Northwest High School
313 students
- Northwest Midd
Northwest Middle School
247 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Northwest High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $17,692 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 Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Dermott, OH. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
41.9% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Mc Dermott, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 public schools in Mc Dermott?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Northwest High School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest Elementary School (566 students) and Northwest Middle School (247 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.