North Central High School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend North Central High School or Northwest 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
School
Top Rankings
North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 264 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 32%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
264 students
597 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#628 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
44
-
Grade 8 Students
52
-
Grade 9 Students
46
241
Grade 10 Students
36
118
Grade 11 Students
50
127
Grade 12 Students
36
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
81%
71%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
