Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
WE ARE LIONS! Reaching Beyond Excellence to Extraordinary with Heart, Courage and Commitment!
School Rankings
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1203 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
90%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's ranking?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is ranked #1203 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences often compared to?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Sudbrook Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
843 students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences offer ?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences part of?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/11/2007
the quality of acadimic programs is what i am most impressed with.i also like how you have programs avalible to meet the needs of other children who are now 6 -8 graders. i like how parents are getting invovled with the school ms. woodley keep up the greaat workmonique gray former student2003 -2004 now ninth grader
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