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Northwestern High

Hyattsville, Maryland · Grades 9 to 12 · Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Northwestern High

Northwestern High is a public school in Hyattsville, Maryland, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 2,396 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 15.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (153 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 193 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 186 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Prince George's County.

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School facts

Address	7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone	(301) 985-1820
School district	Prince George's County Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,396
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	153
Students per teacher	15.7
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, Prince George's County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240051001114). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Chelsea SchoolPrivate · Grades 5 to 12Hyattsville · 0.6 mi University Park ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hyattsville · 0.7 mi Lewisdale ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hyattsville · 0.7 mi Nicholas Orem MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Hyattsville · 0.8 mi Edward M. Felegy ESPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hyattsville · 0.9 mi Hyattsville MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Hyattsville · 1.1 mi Rosa L. Parks ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hyattsville · 1.1 mi Dematha Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Hyattsville · 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northwestern High serve?

Northwestern High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Northwestern High?

Northwestern High reported 2,396 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High?

About 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,396 students and 153 teachers in federal data.

Is Northwestern High a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Northwestern High in?

Northwestern High is part of Prince George's County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/

Where is Northwestern High located?

Northwestern High is at 7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782. The phone number is (301) 985-1820.

How many other schools are near Northwestern High?

There are 186 other schools within 5 miles of Northwestern High in our directory.