Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northwest Indiana Online School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Indiana Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Indiana Online School's student population of 130 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Northwest Indiana Online School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Indiana Online School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Indiana Online School's ranking?
Northwest Indiana Online School is ranked #1279 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Indiana Online School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Indiana Online School is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northwest Indiana Online School?
130 students attend Northwest Indiana Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northwest Indiana Online School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Northwest Indiana Online School offer ?
Northwest Indiana Online School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northwest Indiana Online School part of?
Northwest Indiana Online School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
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