Northwood High School
301-649-8088
Northwood High is one of five area high schools. Home of the Gladiators, Northwood's campus includes a football field, lots of parking and an on-site health services center. Led by Dr. Henry Johnson, the high school's curriculum focuses on technology, environmental and system sciences, humanities, arts, media, politics, advocacy, law and musical theatre.
- Fax: 301-649-8285
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:20am - 2:10pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Founding Date: Jan 01 1956
- Number of students: 1397
- Male-to-female ratio: 52:48
- Public/Private: Public
- Accreditation/licenses: Middle States Association, Maryland
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 23-26:1
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 107
- Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Special education: Yes
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Language lab, Library, Sports facilities
- Extracurricular activities available: ESOL Honors Council, Film Club Forensics, Gay-Straight Alliance, Jewish Culture Club, Latin Student Organization (LASO), Literary Magazine (The Coliseum), Mock Trial
- Student clubs: Art Honor Society, Barbershop & Beautyshop, Book Club, Comedy Club, Environmental Green Schools Club, Newspaper (Red and Black), Trini-C (Christian Culture Club), Yearbook (The Chariot)