Northshore High School vs. Salmen High School
Should I attend Northshore High School or Salmen 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
Northshore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Northshore High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Salmen 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 77% 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
1,581 students
1,051 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#862 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
84%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
419
347
Grade 10 Students
418
239
Grade 11 Students
385
244
Grade 12 Students
359
221
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
20%
63%
% White
68%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
