Northwestern High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hyattsville, Maryland 20782 · Prince George's County Public Schools
#181 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#15629 of 16,910 nationally
About Northwestern High
Northwestern High is a public high located in Hyattsville, in the Prince George's County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,396 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 181st of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (44th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,396.
There are 14 schools in Hyattsville; Northwestern High ranks 12th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwestern High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwestern High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University Park Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 1.1 km away
Lewisdale Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 1.1 km away
Nicholas Orem Middle
Hyattsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,007 students · 1.3 km away
Edward M. Felegy ES
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students · 1.4 km away
Hyattsville Middle
Hyattsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,305 students · 1.8 km away
Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students · 1.8 km away
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.4 km away
College Park Academy
Riverdale · Charter high · Grades 6–12
682 students · 2.5 km away
Hyattsville Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 2.5 km away
Carole Highlands Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Seneca Valley High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,409 students
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students
Richard Montgomery High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,366 students
Gaithersburg High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,441 students
Northwest High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,291 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwestern High a good school?
Northwestern High has a Success Index (US) of 17.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #181 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwestern High rank in Maryland?
Northwestern High ranks #181 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #15629 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwestern High?
Northwestern High had 2,396 students in 2025.
Is Northwestern High a elementary school or a high school?
Northwestern High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwestern High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwestern High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.