Serving 988 students in grades 9-13, 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood High School's student population of 988 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
988 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Northwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
38%
42%
White
51%
41%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood High School's ranking?
Northwood High School is ranked #870 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Northwood High School often compared to?
Northwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Parish Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 83%, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Northwood High School?
988 students attend Northwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwood High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwood High School offer ?
Northwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood High School part of?
Northwood High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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