Southwood High School

9000 Walker Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Southwood 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 1,308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwood High School's student population of 1,308 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southwood 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 Southwood High School is 0.30, 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)
#1058 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwood 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.
18%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood 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.
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwood 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
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwood 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 Southwood High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwood 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwood 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 Southwood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwood 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
67%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwood 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 (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwood High School's ranking?
Southwood High School is ranked #1058 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southwood High School often compared to?
Southwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington High School, Captain Shreve High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwood High School?
The graduation rate of Southwood High School is 83%, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southwood High School?
1,308 students attend Southwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Southwood High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood High School?
Southwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwood High School offer ?
Southwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwood High School part of?
Southwood High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwood High School located?
Southwood High School is located in the Jenkins Subdivision Pinecroft Subdivision neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Jenkins Subdivision Pinecroft Subdivision.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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