North Central High School vs. Northwest High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 220 students in grades 7-12, North Central 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 575 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
220 students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#605 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
Grade 9 Students
45
171
Grade 10 Students
39
176
Grade 11 Students
25
121
Grade 12 Students
44
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
85%
74%
% White
13%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.26
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%