School Profile
Northville High School offers a comprehensive college-prep curriculum for students in grades 9-12. Students have more than 200 educational options, including 21 Advanced Placement courses, 19 IB Diploma Program courses for 11th and 12th graders, and six Project Lead the Way offerings. Career vocational training is available through the Livonia Career Technical Center.
School Code: 232 835
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2025-2026 Academic Year
Our Mission
We, the staff of Northville High School, in partnership with students, parents and community, are committed to the mutual responsibilities for learning and inquiry through effective holistic teaching. Our mission is to challenge all students to reach their potential and to develop as global citizens in a challenging yet supportive environment.
Northville Public Schools Profile
Northville Public Schools (NPS) is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in Michigan, recognized for academic excellence and innovative programs. Serving about 7,000 students, the district includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an early childhood education and extended day program. NPS also operates Cooke School, a specialized center for students with disabilities.
Northville is committed to rigorous, world-class education. All six elementary schools are designated Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools, reflecting exceptional student growth and leadership. Both middle schools and Northville High School are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the Middle Years Program (grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Program (grades 11–12).
Through these programs and its culture of excellence, Northville Public Schools prepares students to excel in higher education and beyond, empowering them to lead and succeed in a global society.
Total K-12 Enrollment (2024-2025): 6,817
Per Pupil Expenditure (2024-2025): $14,474
Teaching staff with advanced degrees: 89%
Community Profile
The Northville Public Schools community serves the City of Northville, Northville Charter Township, and a portion of Novi,offering families a thriving suburban setting in southeastern Michigan. Conveniently located 27 miles northwest of Detroit and 17 miles northeast of Ann Arbor, the area provides exceptional access to the region’s educational, cultural, commercial, and medical centers, along with major employers in nearby metropolitan hubs.
The City of Northville, with a population of just over 6,000, is known for its historic charm. Its vibrant downtown features beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture, unique shops, and restaurants, making it a true community gathering place.
The larger Charter Township of Northville, home to more than 31,000 residents, is recognized for its high quality of life, strong local economy, and highly educated population. Excellent parks and recreation opportunities, and close proximity to major highways, the township continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in Michigan.
Median Household Income (Northville Twp): $141,816
Median Housing Value (Northville Twp.): $523,000
Population (Northville Twp + City): 37,877
*U.S. Census Bureau
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NHS Directory
Administration
(248) 344-3800
45700 Six Mile Road, Northville,MI 48168
School Code: 232 835
Principal
Tony Koski
Grade Level Principals
Dan Schmittdiel (Grade 9)
Emily Aluia (Grade 10)
Jim Gordon (Grade 11)
Brad O'Neill - Interim (Grade 12)
Counseling
(248) 344-3810
Leah Babinski
Ben Cordero
Grace DeVore
Tearah Kemp
Emily Manoogian
Tina Marcantonio
Elizabeth Peterson
Kate Schultz
Dianna Shamus
IB Diploma Program Coordinator
Dr. James Davis
Athletics
(248) 344-3960
Brian Samulski
Athletic Director
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Northville High School at a Glance
Curriculum
Northville High School operates on a A/B Block Schedule with four classes meeting every other day for 90 minutes each block. Students have a total of seven classes/blocks and a Seminar block (four classes meet every other day on A-days and four different classes meet every other day on B-days). The Seminar class is during the 1st block of every A-Day in which students have the opportunity to get extra help, enrich, or get interventions in their course work with teachers and/or by collaborating with classmates.
A/B Block Schedule
Northville High School operates on a A/B Block Schedule with four classes meeting every other day for 90 minutes each block. Students have a total of seven classes/blocks and a Seminar block (four classes meet every other day on A-days and four different classes meet every other day on B-days). The Seminar class is during the 1st block of every A-Day in which students have the opportunity to get extra help, enrich, or get interventions in their course work with teachers and/or by collaborating with classmates.
September 2025 Enrollment
Total: 2,477
Grade 9: 601
Grade 10: 578
Grade 11: 650
Grade 12: 648
Class of 2025 Graduate Total: 584
Class of 2025 Graduation Rate: 99%
Graduation Requirements
Math, 4 credits
Science, 3 credits
English, 4 credits
Social Studies, 3 credits
World Language, 2 credits
Fine/Practical Arts, 1 credit
Physical Education, .5 credits
Health, .5 credits
Electives, 8.5 credits
Seminar, 2 credits
Grading System
GPA is computed on an extended four-point scale that includes semester grades in all courses. Honors, Advanced Placement and IB Diploma courses are not weighted in GPA computation. Northville High School does not rank students. The different grading matrices used at Northville High School are on the NHS website.
Extended 4-point Scale
A/A+ 4.0
A- 3.6667
B+ 3.3333
B 3.0
B- 2.6667
C+ 2.3333
C 2.0
C- 1.6667
D+ 1.3333
D 1.0
D- .6667
E 0
Class of 2025 Graduate Profile
- 23 National Merit Semi-Finalists
- 42 National Merit Commended
- 24 International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates
- 115 Cum Laude Graduates (GPA 3.0-3.49)
- 140 Magna Cum Laude Graduates (GPA 3.5-3.79)
- 214 Summa Cum Laude Graduates (3.8-4.0)
- 199 President’s Award for Educational Excellence
Northville High School Test Data
Specialty Course Highlights
IB Diploma Program
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) is a two-year curriculum for 11th and 12th graders, recognized globally by universities. It offers six cross-curricular courses focused on personal development and enrichment. With 50+ fully enrolled students and 500+ course enrollments, the DP encourages in-depth exploration of subjects and collaboration among students and staff.
- Theory of Knowledge
- English Literature HL
- Chinese/Mandarin B SL/HL
- Film SL
- French B SL/HL
- German B SL/HL
- Spanish B SL/HL
- Visual Arts SL/HL
- Sports Exercise & Health Science SL
- Psychology SL/HL
- Biology HL
- History SL (World)/HL (of the Americas)
- Chemistry HL
- Math Applications SL
- Math Analysis SL/HL
- Business Management SL
Advanced Placement Coures
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Literature & Composition
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Physics C
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Psychology
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science
- AP Economics
- AP U.S. History
- AP European History
- AP Government & Politics
- AP World History
- AP Studio Art
- AP Music Theory
- AP Chinese
- AP French
- AP German
- AP Spanish
- AP Human Geography
Project Lead the Way Courses
- Principles of Biomedical Science
- Human Body Systems
- Intro to Engineering Design
- Civil Engineering & Architecture
- Principles of Engineering
- Engineering Design & Development
