High Schools in Natchitoches Parish

The Natchitoches Parish school district in Louisiana is home to two high schools: Natchitoches Central High School and Lakeview Junior/Senior High School. While both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, Natchitoches Central High School emerges as the stronger performer, consistently outpacing the Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana state averages on end-of-course (EOC) tests.

Natchitoches Central High School boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Lakeview Junior/Senior High School lags behind with a 1-star rating. This difference in academic performance is reflected in the schools' EOC test scores, with Natchitoches Central outperforming Lakeview on most subjects. The larger student population at Natchitoches Central (1,245 students) compared to Lakeview (351 students) may also contribute to the difference in academic outcomes.

The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools (94.38% at Natchitoches Central, 95.73% at Lakeview) highlight the need to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in the Natchitoches Parish district. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.