Rich in Pride, Tradition and Heritage, the City of Norwood, Ohio Has

NORWOOD, OHIO

Rich in pride, tradition and heritage, the City of Norwood, Ohio has

long thrived as a stable community nestled in the heart of the Greater

Cincinnati Metropolitan area. Occupying a land area of just over three

square miles and a population of approximately 19,000 citizens.

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Norwood High School is a comprehensive secondary institution with a total

enrollment of approximately 600 students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. There are

15 varsity athletic teams.

Senior Counselor: Tom Muenchen

Graduation Requirements Grading Scale

English 4.00 Credits A = 90-100

Math 4.00 Credits B = 80-89

Science 4.00 Credits C = 70-79

Social Studies 4.00 Credits D = 60-69

Health .50 Credits F = 0-59

Physical Education .50 Credit (or waiver)

Fine Arts Electives 1.00 Credit

Electives 3.00 Credits

Total Credits 21 Credits (required for graduation)

Grade Distribution and Class Ranking

Classes are computed on a 4 point scale; A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0. All honors courses are elevated by .025 and Advanced Placement and College Credit Plus courses are weighted at 0.50. For example a “B” in Honors English equals 3.025 qualifying points. Class ranking is based on weighted an unweighted Grade Point Averages (G.P.A.). Class rankings are noted on all transcripts.

2017 Graduating Class Statics

The unweighted median GPA for the class of 2017 was 2.55. The mean ACT score was 19.4. 21 students from the class of 2017 took an AP class while in high school. 83 students or 56% of the graduates will further their education. 44 or 31% are attending a 4 year university and 32 or 25% are attending a 2 year college.

AP Scores for 2017

49 AP tests were administered during the 2016-17 school year. 32 tests, 65% were a 3 or higher.

Honors Courses for 2017-18

Honors English 9, Honors English 10, Honors English 11 and Honors English 12

Honors World History, Honors American History

Honors Algebra 2, Honors Geometry, Honors Pre-Calculus

Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics

2017-18 AP and College Credit Plus Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History & CCP Foundations in Engineering.