NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
North Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, located in Washington, LA with about 289 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, North Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
North Central High School, located in Washington, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students within the St. Landry Parish School District. As a small-town public school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing comprehensive secondary education to students in grades 7 through 12. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, striving to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, North Central High School is deeply integrated into the culture of St. Landry Parish through its athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. These initiatives are designed to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and leadership among the student body. By maintaining a focus on community values and individualized student support, the school aims to bridge the gap between rural roots and future opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
For more information, contact North Central High School at (337) 623-4239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 623-4239
NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Washington, LA with about 289 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Landry Parish
- Total Students:
- 289
- Teachers:
- 40.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 289 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.4%
- White
- 23.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.