Northwest High School vs. La Monte High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or La Monte High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
La Monte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades 7-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, La Monte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
167 students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1778 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
28
22
Grade 8 Students
27
24
Grade 9 Students
28
23
Grade 10 Students
29
22
Grade 11 Students
28
28
Grade 12 Students
27
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
49%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%