Northwest High School vs. North Central High School
Should I attend Northwest High School or North Central 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
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 10-14% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 284 students in grades 6-12, 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 10-14% (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 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
568 students
284 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#888 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
34
Grade 9 Students
187
68
Grade 10 Students
139
45
Grade 11 Students
133
28
Grade 12 Students
109
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
72%
77%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%