Serving 1,068 students in grades 9-12, Northwood 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood High School's student population of 1,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood 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 Northwood High School is 0.58, 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
#918 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood High School's ranking?
Northwood High School is ranked #918 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Parish Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood High School?
The graduation rate of Northwood High School is 81%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
1,068 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Northwood High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
This is school is GREAT! The teachers are GREAT! They have such a GREAT determination to help these kids succeed. UNLIKE NORTH CADDO! Totally recommend this school! 5/5 STARS!
1 1/6/2020
They use fake grades to try to keep there rankings up.
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