Northwest Cabarrus High School, commonly referred to simply as Northwest and abbreviated as NCHS, is a comprehensive public high school located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. The school is a part of the Cabarrus County Schools system.
Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Cabarrus High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Cabarrus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northwest Cabarrus High School's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Northwest Cabarrus High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Cabarrus High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
25%
25%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Cabarrus High School's ranking?
Northwest Cabarrus High School is ranked #147 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Cabarrus High School often compared to?
Northwest Cabarrus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cox Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Cabarrus High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Cabarrus High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwest Cabarrus High School?
1,168 students attend Northwest Cabarrus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Northwest Cabarrus High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Cabarrus High School?
Northwest Cabarrus High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Cabarrus High School offer ?
Northwest Cabarrus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Cabarrus High School part of?
Northwest Cabarrus High School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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