Serving 37 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center's student population of 37 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1184 out of 1,244 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 34% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 40-49%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center?
37 students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center offer ?
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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