Northwest is only the second school district in the United States to have every school in the district designated as a Franklin Covey Leader in Me Lighthouse School.
District Profile
The Northwest School District is one of the largest public-school systems in Missouri (38th out of 518). The District has a long-standing tradition of educational excellence with students consistently performing well on state and national assessments.
The District demonstrates excellence by other measures, including our strong parent support, high student attendance, a highly qualified staff, rigorous curriculum in all areas, extra-curricular activities, multiple support programs for students, information technology, sound financial standing, and facilities.
The District is committed to performance excellence in all of its operations. Through strategic planning, the District has articulated its key goals, objectives, and action plans into the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) document. It is future-focused, recognizing that the world is changing rapidly and those factors that brought us success in the past may not bring us success in the future. We are seeking to improve so that we can sustain our high-quality performance.
We are proud to be a Leader in Me district. Leader in Me is a program developed by Franklin Covey that provides a leadership approach to learning, embodying a holistic approach to education that redefines how schools measure success. In the process, educators are empowered with the tools to teach leadership to students, creating a culture of student empowerment that drives results in academics.
About Our District
We are proud to be a Leader in Me district. Leader in Me is a program developed by Franklin Covey that provides a leadership approach to learning. embodying a holistic approach to education that redefines how schools measure success. In the process. educators are empowered with the tools to teach leadership to students, creating a culture of student empowerment that drives results in academics.
Northwest by the Numbers
Over 5,500 students
One Early Childhood Center
Six Elementary Schools
Two Middle Schools
One High School
One Intervention Center
826 Certified and Support Staff
A Leader In Me District
Budget
The Northwest R-I budget for 2024-25 was $108,526,704 million.
Graduation
Northwest students have a graduation rate of 91%.
Where Our Graduates Go?
59% attend two- or four-year college/university.
25% enter the workforce
4% enter a Postsecondary or Technical Institution
2% enter the military.
Degreed Staff
61 percent of Northwest teachers and administrators hold a master's degree or higher.
Technology
100 percent of Northwest students are issued a Chromebook.
Lion Nation
The Northwest R-I School District covers over 120 square miles across northwest Jefferson County.
Food and Nutrition
During the first semester of the 2024-25 school year, Northwest Food Service served 738,059 meals.
Contact Us
4290 Gravois Rd.
House Springs. MO 63051
636.677-3473
www.northwestschools.net