Northwest High School vs. North Central High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or North Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 575 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 220 students in grades 7-12, North Central 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
575 students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1040 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
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27
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
171
45
Grade 10 Students
176
39
Grade 11 Students
121
25
Grade 12 Students
107
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
74%
85%
% White
21%
13%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%