Carencro High School vs. Northside High School
Should I attend Carencro High School or Northside High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carencro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,137 students in grades 9-12, Carencro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,137 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#878 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
82%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
332
206
Grade 10 Students
317
158
Grade 11 Students
252
160
Grade 12 Students
236
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
2%
% Black
63%
94%
% White
26%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%