Northside High School

301 Dunand Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northside High School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
655 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northside 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 Northside High School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#928 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northside High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northside High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside High School's ranking?
Northside High School is ranked #928 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northside High School often compared to?
Northside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Carencro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
655 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northside High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   11/7/2006
Northside High School is a predominantly African-American school. It has very few problems with: fights, drugs, and behavior. Its sports programs are very good and many have gone to state and won. The band program is very good also. They go to a lot of competitions throughout the year. NHS also has a drill squad which is ranked 1st in the state. Many parents are involved and it has an active PTO. The facilities are very clean and kept up. However, it would be nice to have new restrooms. NHS just recently got new lights in many classrooms. The teachers are very nice and can educate the students well. It is a small school which makes it easy on the kids. Everyone knows each other.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fairy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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