Northwest High School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
3746 Hwy. 104, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
How Northwest High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score79
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Northwest High School
630Students
100%Low-Income Students
33Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 37% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 21% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 19% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 71% | 42% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 26% | 47% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Northwest High School
47%Math Proficiency
67%Reading Proficiency
57%Average Proficiency
92%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 66% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 52% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 57% | 66% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54% | 57% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 73% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 52% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Northwest High School
77%Overall Rate
62%Low-Income
-Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 76% | 79% |
Location Map
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