Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwood High School's student population of 613 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood 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 Northwood High School is 0.57, 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
#599 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 #599 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
613 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northwood High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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