About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
2066
Total Enrollment
18:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
7:00am-4:00pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
Northfield High School engages students in a rich and challenging academic program, empowering them to discover their own strengths and pursue areas of personal interest. Our teachers inspire students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and effective communicators. The focus on collaborative and global learning ensures that our...
Northfield High School engages students in a rich and challenging academic program, empowering them to discover their own strengths and pursue areas of personal interest. Our teachers inspire students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and effective communicators. The focus on collaborative and global learning ensures that our graduates are prepared to be fully informed, principled, and engaged citizens of the world.
Student Demographics
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
13.6%
Hispanic or Latino
30.4%
White
45.6%
Other
8.2%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5.3%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
15.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
1.8%
White
67.5%
Unknown or Withheld
3.5%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
32.7%
English Learners
11.9%
Special Education
7.5%
9.21
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 89 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 49.6 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 55.2 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 72.8 % |
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 | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 75.8 % | 70 % | -5.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 31.6 % | 54.8 % | +23.2 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 % | 41.7 % | -16.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 76.9 % | 80.6 % | +3.7 % |
| White | 92.1 % | 90.6 % | -1.5 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 48.6 % | 42.9 % | -5.7 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 83 % | 83.1 % | +0.1 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 53.8 % | 45.5 % | -8.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 7.9 % | 21 % | +13.1 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7 % | 18.7 % | -12.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 69.2 % | 44.4 % | -24.8 % |
| White | 71.1 % | 68.2 % | -2.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 20.3 % | 14.3 % | -6.0 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 62.8 % | 60.5 % | -2.3 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 61 | 49 | -12.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | 39.5 | NA |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | 57 | +4.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 39 | -11.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 45 | -19.0 |
| White | 65 | 55 | -10.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 64 | 52 | -12.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.5 | 44 | -1.5 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 44 | 53 | +9.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 37 | 60 | +23.0 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 48 | +3.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 53 | +14.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 48 | +0.0 |
| White | 45 | 54 | +9.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 47 | 54 | +7.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 36.5 | 49 | +12.5 |
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 % |
Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Animation
Audio Production
Ceramics
Choir
Choreography
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Competency-Based Learning
Composition
Comprehensive Health
Digital Media Arts
Drama
Drawing
Environmental Science
Film
Fine Arts
French
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
International Focus
Mandarin
Pathways
Pre-Collegiate Program
Project-Based Learning
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Theatrical Design
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Band
Baseball (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
CareerConnect
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Dance Production
Dance Styles and Genres
Dance Technique
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Futures Volleyball
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
Guitar
Gymnastics
Highly Gifted and Talented
International Baccalaureate
Internship Opportunities
Jazz Band
Jewelry
JROTC
Lacrosse (Boys)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Lifetime Activities
Modern Band
Music
Musical Theatre
Native American Student Support Program
Painting
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
Sports Clubs
String Orchestra
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Swimming (Girls)
Technology
Tennis (Boys)
Tennis (Girls)
Track and Field (Boys)
Track and Field (Girls)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling (Boys)
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Lunch
Special Education
Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 2.7 % | 2.5 % | 0.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 2.1 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 7.7 % | 9.1 % | 0.7 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6 % | 2.9 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 2 % | 2.6 % | 0 % |
| White | 1 % | 0.5 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 91.7 % |
| Truancy Rate | 3.3 % |