Southwood High School is a senior high school in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is a part of Caddo Parish Schools. The school's colors are orange and blue. The school mascot is a cowboy.
Serving 964 students in grades 9-13, Southwood 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwood High School serves the southern part of Shreveport, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 36.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwood High School's student population of 964 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
964 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Southwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Cowboy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood High School's ranking?
Southwood High School is ranked #1083 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southwood High School often compared to?
Southwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington High School, Captain Shreve High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwood High School?
The graduation rate of Southwood High School is 79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Southwood High School?
964 students attend Southwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Southwood High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood High School?
Southwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwood High School offer ?
Southwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood High School part of?
Southwood High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwood High School located?
Southwood High School is located in the Jenkins Subdivision Pinecroft Subdivision neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Jenkins Subdivision Pinecroft Subdivision.
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