Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Northwood High School's student population of 638 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
39%
42%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood High School's ranking?
Northwood High School is ranked #625 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood High School?
The graduation rate of Northwood High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
638 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northwood High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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