Northside High School vs. David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Should I attend Northside High School or David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy? 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
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,392 students in grades 6-12, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
634 students
1,392 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
66%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
207
Grade 7 Students
-
207
Grade 8 Students
-
209
Grade 9 Students
206
209
Grade 10 Students
158
201
Grade 11 Students
160
205
Grade 12 Students
110
154
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
94%
38%
% White
3%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
