Northwest High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or Central 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska 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 Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,587 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,517 students
2,587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
125 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#775 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Graduation Rate
72%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
377
589
Grade 10 Students
379
662
Grade 11 Students
380
600
Grade 12 Students
381
736
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
19%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
35%
% Black
37%
30%
% White
20%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%