Serving 1,610 students in grades 9-12, Northshore High School ranks in the top 10% 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 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northshore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northshore High School's student population of 1,610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northshore High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northshore High School is 0.57, 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
#121 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
21%
41%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northshore High School's ranking?
Northshore High School is ranked #121 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northshore High School often compared to?
Northshore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slidell High School, Salmen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northshore High School?
The graduation rate of Northshore High School is 87%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northshore High School?
1,610 students attend Northshore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Northshore High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northshore High School?
Northshore High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northshore High School offer ?
Northshore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northshore High School part of?
Northshore High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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