Public | 9-12 | 1230 students |
Detroit's Northwestern High School serves grades 9-12 in the Detroit City School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.
This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 19 school community members.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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0.9 miles | |||
West Side Academy Alternative Ed 1.2 miles | |||
Douglass Academy for Young Men 1.2 miles | |||
Clinton St. Greater Beth Tem CHRC 1.3 miles |
As a former student of Northwestern and might I add GRADUATE. I must say yes the school needs some work but overall it is a great school. Everyone is so hard on the teachers but in their defense they can only do so much. The main complaint I had was I found it unfair that because there were students in the class that didn't want to learn, the teachers couldnt give that one on one attention. Lastly, I would like to add, to the students and parents that complain about the school, you can help improve the conditions by participating or volunteering, after all it is your school and if you don't take pride in this school how can you expect anyone else to.??Teamwork and communication goes a long way.
As a parent, I am very displeased with the overall atmosphere and learning environment of Northwestern High School. Due to their extreme overcrowding, the safety of the school has declined tremendously. A child of mine was robbed right out in front of the school. The administrators have no idea how to operate a school effectively and the counselors are utterly impossible to contact. Since, my children have begun attending Northwestern, their academics have declined and their behaviors have been influenced and compromised. The only positive aspect about Northwestern is their teachers. Most of the teachers that comprise Northwestern are genuine people with a true passion for teaching. I commend the teachers for their hardwork and dedication but I am sorry that I cannot say the same for the administrators that run the school.
As a former student, the education I gained from Northwestern allowed me to gain three degrees including a master s degree from an Ivy League School. If you're a middle school student considering the Big Three (Cass, King, and Renn) you could be a star at Northwestern. Students that work hard attract the attention of dedicated faculty and staff. The school offers special college prep programs that are peerless.
If you live in Detroit and you want your child to recieve a quality education. You should send them to Northwestern, they have the only planetarium on this side of the state. The have two libraries (regular and science). The teachers are well educated and know there material. These teachers will prepare you child for college. I am an alummi of the big N.O. and I must say that they have prepared me for college. In fact the only difference between the big three and northwestern is the caliber of the students thats all.
This school is decent the reson way I say this is because its downs outway is ups the school is not in the best shape the bathrooms are the pits the carpet in the classrooms are the pits and when you want to know the time the clocks is only good one time during the day but for the most part the teachers are very smart thay do there best to help you with your needs the principal is how can I say there well some times only time you rely see hem active is on count day so if you live in detroit and you want you kid to have a decent euducation come to Northwestern.
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