NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Northwood High School is a public high school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 1,028 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Northwood High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northwood High School, located at 5939 Old Mooringsport Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a public secondary school serving the northern area of Caddo Parish. As part of the Caddo Parish Public Schools system, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic curricula, college preparatory tracks, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to support student development both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is a focal point for the surrounding community, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement and school spirit. Northwood typically offers a range of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational pathways, aiming to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to a university, entering the workforce, or pursuing technical training.
For more information, contact Northwood High School at (318) 929-3513 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3513
NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Shreveport, LA with about 1,028 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Caddo Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,028
- Teachers:
- 42.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,028 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Black or African American
- 38.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.