Northwest High School

13501 Richter Farm Road

Germantown, MD 20874

School District

Montgomery County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 20, 2025

Faculty does not do their jobs, teachers do not prepare students well, counselors and admin are very unhelpful.
Submitted by other on October 18, 2024

When buying the tickets for the football game one thing that is not under the rules that if I arrived late they wouldn’t let me come in. This made me upset because I already had paid the tickets.
Submitted by student on December 01, 2021

there is too much bullying at this school it sucks
Submitted by student on November 03, 2021

Great school no bullying and all around the teachers are pretty great
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2021

There are a lot of bullying in school.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2021

Great school. Diverse staff and students. Outstanding Ulysses Research program. Very involved principal. Wonderful experience through and through!
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2021

My son has fantastic teachers and is doing well with the online learning. We love the music program and clubs. Great school!!
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2020

Such a great school. My son is lucky to be a part of it.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2020

My experiences at Northwest High School have been wonderful. The leadership, faculty, and staff are strong, knowledgeable, supportive, and professional.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2020

It is a very welcoming and diverse school.
Submitted by student on October 01, 2019

Amazing! Northwest has great programs for students: AP classes, sports, clubs, theater and more!
Submitted by other on March 22, 2019

Our two children (3 grades apart) attended Northwest High School. Both of our children required Individualized Educational Programs. All of children's teachers, counselors and coaches worked diligently with our 2 children. The children's I.E.P. Teams were so very caring and conscientious throughout their 4 years at NWHS. Northwest High School was a great fit for both of our children. Our children attend great colleges now thanks to Northwest High School.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2017

Northwest is a Great school, strong leadership, positive environment
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

I have had 2 children attend NWHS and they have enjoyed the experience, friends sports school and glasses. They were prepared for competitive university life.
Submitted by student on October 16, 2017

such an amazing and diverse school! and an absolute amazing fine arts and drama program!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2017

This school is great, its graduation rate is 95 percent.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2015

If you are thinking of transferring your student to NWHS - think twice, would be my advice. The only thing they care about is "looking good" before the county. The principal is a condescending, know-it-all lady, who looks down on people and is ill equipped to deal with the diverse students/parents population. Most of the teachers are really good though and do care for the students - it is the administration of the school that creates problems.
Submitted by student on May 19, 2015

Former student. I believe Northwest HS prepared and nurtured its students positively in order to obtain future success. Additionally, the internship programs also helped to shed light into what to expect in the real world.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2015

Great experience for high achieving student! The Ulysses program challenges students and helps with college preparation.
Submitted by student on September 19, 2014

this is a great school. Northwest HS has excellent academic programs and an excellent Principal. The teachers are great as well.