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 1,058 students in grades 9-12, 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwood High School's student population of 1,058 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Southwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood High School is 0.27, 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
#1058 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cowboy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood High School's ranking?
Southwood High School is ranked #1058 out of 1,251 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 83%, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southwood High School?
1,058 students attend Southwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Southwood High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood High School?
Southwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood High School offer ?
Southwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (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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