Northwest High School is a public high school located in Cedar Hill, Missouri that is part of the Northwest R-1 School District.
Serving 1,788 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 1,788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,788 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northwest R-I School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #1035 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seckman Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 87%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
1,788 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northwest High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Northwest R-I School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
we had a wonderful time at the Senior Prom again this year..enjoyed the dancing musical that the students did for us,,many could not hear the music or singing, but what we could see was good..thank you so very much,,I would like to come and pick up our picture, we had to leave before they were put out on the table..please advise how we might receive it..thank you for all the deserts,,yum yum..
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