About the Data
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About the School
Northfield High School, an International Baccalaureate School, offers a progressive, challenging and exciting academic program. In addition to the core curriculum, NHS has a full array of electives, including four Career and Technical Education pathways. We also offer a comprehensive athletic program and a robust activity program driven by student...
Northfield High School, an International Baccalaureate School, offers a progressive, challenging and exciting academic program. In addition to the core curriculum, NHS has a full array of electives, including four Career and Technical Education pathways. We also offer a comprehensive athletic program and a robust activity program driven by student interests and passions to round out the student experience. NHS promotes an inclusive school community that encourages student creativity, self-awareness, independence and collaboration among students with different interests. NHS teachers inspire students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, creative problem solvers and effective communicators. The focus on collaborative and global learning ensures that graduates are prepared to be fully informed, principled and engaged citizens of the world.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 83.2 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 68.2 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 83.5 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 70.2 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 45.7 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 87.3 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 89.3 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 64.7 % | 75.8 % | +11.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 39.2 % | 31.6 % | -7.6 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.6 % | 58 % | +16.4 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 75 % | 76.9 % | +1.9 % |
| White | 85.4 % | 92.1 % | +6.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 34.9 % | 48.6 % | +13.7 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 76.6 % | 83 % | +6.4 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 45.9 % | 53.8 % | +7.9 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 9.8 % | 7.9 % | -1.9 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8 % | 30.7 % | +9.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 62.5 % | 69.2 % | +6.7 % |
| White | 70.8 % | 71.1 % | +0.3 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 10.8 % | 20.3 % | +9.5 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 59.8 % | 62.8 % | +3.0 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 58 | 61 | +3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 40 | 52.5 | +12.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 50 | -3.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 64 | +5.0 |
| White | 61.5 | 65 | +3.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 59.5 | 64 | +4.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 46 | 45.5 | -0.5 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 48 | 44 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | 37 | NA |
| Black or African American | 31 | 44.5 | +13.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 39 | -6.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 48 | -7.0 |
| White | 53 | 45 | -8.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 51.5 | 47 | -4.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 39 | 36.5 | -2.5 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 95.09 % | 94.4 % | -0.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Asian | 83.33 % | 90.9 % | +7.6 % |
| Black or African American | 100 % | 92 % | -8.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.12 % | 92.6 % | -1.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 90 % | 92 % | +2.0 % |
| White | 96.03 % | 97.5 % | +1.5 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 94 % | 93.1 % | -0.9 % |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 2.4 % | 3.4 % | 0.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0.4 % | 2.2 % | 0.4 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7 % | 0.7 % | 0.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0 % |
| White | 1.1 % | 0.4 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 90.4 % |
| Truancy Rate | 4.3 % |