Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, Natchitoches Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchitoches Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Natchitoches Central High School's student population of 1,245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natchitoches Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchitoches Central High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
55%
41%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchitoches Central High School's ranking?
Natchitoches Central High School is ranked #439 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Natchitoches Central High School often compared to?
Natchitoches Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natchitoches Central High School?
The graduation rate of Natchitoches Central High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Natchitoches Central High School?
1,245 students attend Natchitoches Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Natchitoches Central High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchitoches Central High School?
Natchitoches Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Central High School offer ?
Natchitoches Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Natchitoches Central High School part of?
Natchitoches Central High School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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