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Northwestern High

PublicGrades 9–12
Hyattsville, Maryland · Prince George's County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,381
Student:Teacher16.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
Northwestern
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
2,381
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
79%+26.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Northwestern High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hyattsville, Maryland. The school enrolls 2,381 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools
County24033
CityHyattsville
ZIP20782
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240051001114

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,381

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)