North DeSoto High School

DeSoto Parish
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
836 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North DeSoto High School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the DeSoto Parish School District. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and fostering a supportive community environment for its students. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its classroom instruction, North DeSoto High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which often serve as a focal point for the surrounding Stonewall community. The school places a high priority on student development, offering various clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities that encourage personal growth and civic responsibility. As a cornerstone of the local area, North DeSoto High School strives to maintain high standards of excellence while cultivating a culture of inclusion and pride among its student body, faculty, and staff.
836
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    569 (68.1 %)
  • Black
    185 (22.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • 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: DeSoto Parish
Phone: (318)925-6917
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 9 214
Grade 10 224
Grade 11 191
Grade 12 207
Gender Ratio