C+
Average
68/100

Northwestern High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7473 N Elyria Rd, West Salem, OH 44287
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 67% · Math 37% proficient · 43rd percentile in Ohio
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
334
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%43/100reading 50th percentile, math 36th percentile among Ohio high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%71/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−22 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+8 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%37%reading +1 pts, math -19 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income55%30%reading +7 pts, math -2 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7473 N Elyria Rd
City West Salem
ZIP Code 44287
District 3910033
NCES School ID 391003303993
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44287

Understanding the community around Northwestern High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,625
Per Capita Income $31,216
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,300
Median Rent $737
Owner-Occupied 85.7%
Renter-Occupied 14.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northwestern High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 334
Teachers (FTE) 24.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has 334 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School serve?
Northwestern High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northwestern High School receive per student?
Northwestern High School receives $13,287 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northwestern High School in 44287 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,150
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
14.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026