Southwood High School

1,308 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwood High School, located on Walker Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a prominent secondary institution within the Caddo Parish Public School System. Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core subjects, Southwood is known for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that foster a sense of community and school spirit.

In recent years, the school has focused on enhancing student achievement through specialized programs and a supportive campus environment. By emphasizing both academic rigor and character building, Southwood aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. As a fixture of the Shreveport community, the school remains dedicated to promoting excellence and providing its students with the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential after graduation.

1,308

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	34
Black	1,084
Two or More	25

Black
1,084 (82.9 %)
White
165 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (2.6 %)
Two or More
25 (1.9 %)

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)686-9512
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	689
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 288

Grade 10 354

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 345