NORTHSHORE CHARTER SCHOOL
Northshore Charter School is a public charter school that is part of the City of Bogalusa School District school district, located in Bogalusa, LA with about 617 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Northshore Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Northshore Charter School, located at 111 Walker Street in Bogalusa, Louisiana, is a public charter institution dedicated to providing an alternative educational environment for students in the region. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy from the traditional school district, allowing it to implement specific academic programs and pedagogical approaches designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school focuses on creating a structured yet supportive atmosphere aimed at fostering both academic growth and personal development for its scholars.
The school serves the Bogalusa community by prioritizing core academics alongside character building and civic responsibility. By offering a different model of instruction compared to traditional neighborhood schools, Northshore Charter seeks to engage students who may thrive in a specialized setting. The institution emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers.
For more information, contact Northshore Charter School at (985) 732-0005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
NORTHSHORE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Bogalusa, LA with about 617 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana
School Details
- School status:
- Changed Boundary/Agency
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
City of Bogalusa School District - District:
- City of Bogalusa School District
- Total Students:
- 617
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 617 students
- White
- 52.8%
- Black or African American
- 39.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.