Northwest Academy of Health Sciences

Northwest is the Medical Career Magnet School for the county, is also the zone school for this the area. Do not be mislead by the title MAGNET. The majority of the zone students coming out of elementary schools unable to get into magnet programs of their choice is a factor. That's important to remember because the MAP measurements could be skewed to read better because of the presents of magnet students, or worst because there isn't enough of them to carry the school over the expected percentage of what would be considered an institution of the highest degree of well educated students, as expected for a suburban middle school. Diversity is getting worst...not better. The involuntary segregation is really no ones fault by design. The area is primarily made up of middle income parents doing well enough to have a home, or apartment in the area, but have better plans for their funds such as a college education, moving to another house, or a really great retirement. BCPS is stuck on a model that keeps the students from realizing small joys such things as a choice. Northwest does it's best to teach all students the required format for middle school, but in my opinion BCPS could do more to support the students at this school. The so-called magnet lottery is not fair draw- don't have direct proof...just a feeling. Teachers everywhere are being under paid, schools are under staff (preferred level). Keep the faith that, All will come out alright for the student. Like the future, the work is their responsibility.

Horrible. The worst schooling experience ever. The school needs to be shut down. Many of the staff could care less about the future of our children and it shows in their attitude.

This school is Trash. The school doesn’t strive for excellence at all. It’s pathetic. They need to re-evaluate the staff or shut it down

awfull bad ive been to chicago the schools there are by far better

They offer a lot for my child. Helping him learn! He is under IEP and the staff that provides his extra attention is very attentive in helping him through the process