- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hyattsville, MD
Northwestern High
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001114
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern High has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Northwestern High held near 2,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 143.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 240051001114 · Hyattsville, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,396 enr · 16.9:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Northwestern High held near 2,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 143.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northwestern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school
Northwestern High
2,396 students
What this shows Northwestern High reports 2,396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern High compares
Northwestern High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 44% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,396 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,396
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
African American 21.3%
White 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Northwestern High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern High
How many students attend Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has 2,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hyattsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,346 (2022-23) → 2,381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern High?
70.4% of students at Northwestern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern High?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern High rank among public schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Hyattsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hyattsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Northwestern High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.