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Northwest High

Germantown, Maryland · Grades 9 to 12 · Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Northwest High

Northwest High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Germantown, Maryland. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,300 students enrolled. With about 137.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.7 students per teacher. Montgomery County Public Schools runs 210 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Montgomery County. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 55 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	13501 Richter Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone	(240) 740-7100
School district	Montgomery County Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,300
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	137.6
Students per teacher	16.7
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Montgomery County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240048001040). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Great Seneca Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Germantown · 0.5 mi Spark M. Matsunaga ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Germantown · 0.7 mi Longview SchoolPublic · Grades K to 12Germantown · 0.7 mi Kingsview MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Germantown · 1 mi Clopper Mill ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Germantown · 1.1 mi Germantown ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Germantown · 1.3 mi Dr. Ronald E. McNair ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Germantown · 1.4 mi S. Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Germantown · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northwest High serve?

Northwest High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Northwest High?

Northwest High reported 2,300 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High?

About 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,300 students and 137.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Northwest High a public or charter school?

Northwest High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Northwest High in?

Northwest High is part of Montgomery County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/montgomery-county-public-schools/

Where is Northwest High located?

Northwest High is at 13501 Richter Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20874. The phone number is (240) 740-7100.

How many other schools are near Northwest High?

There are 55 other schools within 5 miles of Northwest High in our directory.