Portsmouth West High School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend Portsmouth West High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Portsmouth West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
350 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2147 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2241 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
94
106
Grade 10 Students
111
88
Grade 11 Students
65
96
Grade 12 Students
80
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
95%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
