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Detroit Public Schools Community School District

Northwestern High School

Detroit, Michigan

358 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(313)596-0700School Website

#95

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Michigan

358

Students

13.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

930

B-

out of 1600
Below Avg
Avg ACT Score

19

B-

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

7

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

12%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

57%

B

Average
Reading Proficiency

17%

C

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

8%

C

Below Avg
This Week at Northwestern – July 22, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Northwestern High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Northwestern High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

January 25, 2027 – March 26, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window
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January 25, 2027 – March 26, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

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April 5, 2027 – May 14, 2027

M-STEP — Grade 11 - Science and Social Studies (MME)

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April 5, 2027 – April 30, 2027

M-STEP — Paper/Pencil

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April 5, 2027 – May 21, 2027

MI-Access Alternate Assessment

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April 5, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Michigan Merit Exam (MME) — SAT with Essay

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MI
+2 more state assessments this school year
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After Northwestern High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Wayne State University

2

Central Michigan University

3

Ferris State University

4

Eastern Michigan University

5

Michigan State University

6

Saginaw Valley State University

7

Oakland University

8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Psychology

4

Culinary Arts and Food Service

5

Biology

6

Computer Science

7

Marketing

8

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

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School Details
Address

2200 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208

Phone

(313)596-0700

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District

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