Northwestern Senior High School in Kokomo, IN

At a glance

Reported students

541

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

432.5

Northwestern Senior High School: 541 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 606
Teachers (FTE): 40.25
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Northwestern Senior High School

Northwestern Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kokomo. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northwestern School Corp. NCES reports 541 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.2%) and multiracial (4.1%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Northwestern Senior High School

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.3%
Students with disabilities: 11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 24.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Northwestern Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

665 reported students

Northwestern Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

324 reported students

Howard Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

317 reported students

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Public schools near Northwestern Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy High · Lewis Cass Schools	06–12	0	3.4 mi
Excel Center - Kokomo High · Charter · Excel Center - Kokomo	09–12	392	4.7 mi
Kokomo Area Career Center High · Kokomo School Corporation	06–12	0	5.4 mi
Kokomo High School High · Kokomo School Corporation	09–12	1,393	5.4 mi
Kokomo Virtual Academy High · Kokomo School Corporation	09–12	199	5.4 mi
Western High School High · Western School Corporation	09–12	804	6.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Senior High School

What grades does Northwestern Senior High School serve?

Northwestern Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northwestern School Corp.

How many students attend Northwestern Senior High School?

Northwestern Senior High School reported 541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 606 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwestern Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 541 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Northwestern Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Northwestern Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northwestern School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Northwestern Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

24.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Northwestern Senior High School in?

Northwestern Senior High School is part of Northwestern School Corp, based in Kokomo, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Northwestern Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy (3.4 mi), Excel Center - Kokomo (4.7 mi), Kokomo Area Career Center (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.