Serving 1,058 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 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,058 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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 0.27, 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?
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?
1,058 students attend Southwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Southwood High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood High School?
Southwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,058 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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