School overview
At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
52th percentile
Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Northwestern High School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in DETROIT. It is one of 104 current school records connected to Detroit Public Schools Community District. NCES reports 305 students for 2024–25.
Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98%) and Hispanic or Latino (1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Northwestern High School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic1%
- Black98%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
7 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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