- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Salem, OH
Northwestern High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391003303993
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern High School earns 47/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Salem · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Salem, OH.
School address
District: Northwestern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391003303993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Northwestern High School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 391003303993 · West Salem, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary School (632 students)
Northwestern High School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwestern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary School
632 students
- This school
Northwestern High School
327 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
284 students
What this shows Northwestern High School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern High School compares
Northwestern 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 | 30.0% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
25.1%
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
$12,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Northwestern High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Local reports $12,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern High School
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern 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 Northwestern High School?
30.0% of students at Northwestern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in West Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 School rank among public schools in West Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Salem, 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 Northwestern Local?
Besides Northwestern High School, Northwestern Local also operates Northwestern Elementary School (632 students) and Northwestern Middle School (284 students). See the Northwestern Local district page for the complete list.