Enrollment
2,396
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001114
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
142.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwestern High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwestern High
Northwestern High is a higher-need, large high school in Hyattsville, Maryland, enrolling 2,396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Northwestern High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwestern High compares
Northwestern High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Northwestern High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Northwestern High a good school?
Northwestern High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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