North Webster High School serves 507 students in grades 9-12.
North Webster High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Webster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Webster High School's student population of 507 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Webster High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Webster High School is 0.52, 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
#812 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
35%
42%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Webster High School's ranking?
North Webster High School is ranked #812 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Webster High School?
The graduation rate of North Webster High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend North Webster High School?
507 students attend North Webster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Webster High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Webster High School?
North Webster High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Webster High School offer ?
North Webster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Webster High School part of?
North Webster High School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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