- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albion, PA
Northwestern Shs
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421788006745
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albion, PA.
School address
District: Northwestern Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421788006745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Northwestern Shs held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421788006745 · Albion, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.8:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern El Sch (350 students)
Northwestern Shs held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwestern Shs
398 students
- Northwestern E
Northwestern El Sch
350 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Ms
266 students
- Springfield El
Springfield El Sch
162 students
What this shows Northwestern Shs reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Shs compares
Northwestern Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$17,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Northwestern Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Sd reports $17,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Shs
How many students attend Northwestern Shs?
Northwestern Shs has 398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albion, PA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Shs is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Shs?
89.3% of students at Northwestern Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Shs?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Shs is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Albion, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Shs?
Northwestern Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Shs rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albion, PA. 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 Sd?
Besides Northwestern Shs, Northwestern Sd also operates Northwestern El Sch (350 students), Northwestern Ms (266 students), and Springfield El Sch (162 students). See the Northwestern Sd district page for the complete list.