Northwest High School vs. Smith-cotton High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or Smith-cotton 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades 7-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,551 students in grades 9-12, Smith-cotton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
167 students
1,551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#622 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Grade 9 Students
28
378
Grade 10 Students
29
392
Grade 11 Students
28
376
Grade 12 Students
27
405
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
21%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%