Natchitoches Central High School

Natchitoches Parish
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
1,245 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Natchitoches Central High School (NCHS), located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Natchitoches Parish School District. As one of the primary secondary institutions in the region, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The campus functions as a hub for the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of school spirit through a variety of athletic programs and student organizations.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Natchitoches Central is well-regarded for its historic identity within the parish. The school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that fosters student growth, character development, and civic engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, NCHS strives to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and the workforce, while maintaining strong connections to the unique cultural heritage of Natchitoches.
1,245
Total Students
81.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    685 (55.0 %)
  • White
    457 (36.7 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Natchitoches Parish
Phone: (318)352-2211
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 978
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 370
Grade 10 305
Grade 11 275
Grade 12 295
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
275 Students
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457 (0.9 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th