- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Hill, SC
Northwestern High
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450387001149
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern High has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Northwestern High held near 1,764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 450387001149 · Rock Hill, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,822 enr · 16.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Northwestern High held near 1,764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwestern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- This school
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- Cherry Park El
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
806 students
What this shows Northwestern High reports 1,822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern High compares
Northwestern High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,822 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,822
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
554
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Northwestern High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Rock Hill
3 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 (~1,822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern High
How many students attend Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has 1,822 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,774 (2022-23) → 1,764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern High?
46.3% of students at Northwestern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern High?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern High is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Northwestern High rank among high schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Northwestern High, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), South Pointe High (1,128 students), and Dutchman Creek Middle (856 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.