Serving 143 students in grades 4-12, Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center's student population of 143 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center 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 Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center is 0.31, 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
#1137 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
83%
42%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center's ranking?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center is ranked #1137 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center?
The graduation rate of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center is 40-44%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center?
143 students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center offer ?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center part of?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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