Northwood High School

5939 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107

1,068 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,068

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	64
Black	419
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
558 (52.2 %)
Black
419 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (6.0 %)
Two or More
20 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Caddo Parish
Phone:	(318)929-3513
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 321

Grade 10 256

Grade 11 252

Grade 12 239