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Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences vs. Southwest Academy

Should you attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences or Southwest Academy? 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.
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School Overview

School
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences
4627 Old Court Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Southwest Academy
6200 Johnnycake Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 813 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
843 students
813 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1203 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1159 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
6%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwest Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
261
291
Grade 7 Students
259
235
Grade 8 Students
323
287

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
90%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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