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Northwest Area HS
PublicHighGrades 7–12Virtual
243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655 · (570) 542-4126 · Part of Northwest Area School District
Students
406
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Northwest Area HS
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 55%
Location
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243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 767
Grade 875
Grade 971
Grade 1067
Grade 1163
Grade 1263
Enrollment over time
455’20
437’21
416’22
420’23
406’24
Down 10.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 2%Black <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.