Northside High School

301 Dunand Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 634 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Northside High School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
634 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Northside 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 Northside High School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#878 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
29%
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20-24%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
94%
42%
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White
3%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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60-64%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside High School's ranking?
Northside High School is ranked #878 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northside High School often compared to?
Northside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Carencro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
634 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northside High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   11/7/2006
Northside High School is a predominantly African-American school. It has very few problems with: fights, drugs, and behavior. Its sports programs are very good and many have gone to state and won. The band program is very good also. They go to a lot of competitions throughout the year. NHS also has a drill squad which is ranked 1st in the state. Many parents are involved and it has an active PTO. The facilities are very clean and kept up. However, it would be nice to have new restrooms. NHS just recently got new lights in many classrooms. The teachers are very nice and can educate the students well. It is a small school which makes it easy on the kids. Everyone knows each other.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fairy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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