Northwest Connect vs. Western High School
Should you attend Northwest Connect or Western 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
Top Rankings
Northwest Connect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Community Size
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Connect ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 809 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
157 students
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1013 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
24
235
Grade 10 Students
33
187
Grade 11 Students
41
201
Grade 12 Students
49
186
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
73%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%