What grades does Northwestern High serve?

As a High school, Northwestern High serves students in Rock Hill, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Northwestern High located?

You can find Northwestern High in Rock Hill, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High?

At Northwestern High, there are approximately 16.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Rock Hill, SC?

Northwestern High is among the schools serving Rock Hill, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Rock Hill, SC 29732

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,764

Student:Teacher

16.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

York 03

Econ. Disadvantaged

52.0%

Phone

(803)981-1200

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

84%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

9 courses offered

136 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

61 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

441 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 32 teams

687 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,757

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

106.65

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.70999998

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,182

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,524

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,320

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 47%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

8.1%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,842

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,647

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,018 (38%)

Other Health Impairment

477 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

378 (14%)

Autism

291 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

106 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,822

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—