Serving 1,059 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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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 0.59, 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.
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?
1,059 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwood High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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?
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!
- Posted by Parent - Jennifer
11/6/2020
They use fake grades to try to keep there rankings up.
- Posted by Parent - Laura
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