Natchitoches Central High School

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Natchitoches Central High School ranks 167 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Natchitoches Central High School is a public high school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked 52 out of 122 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Natchitoches Central High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 55.02% African American, 36.71% White, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. This racial diversity is notable compared to nearby schools like Montgomery High School and Lakeview Junior/Senior High School, which have higher percentages of White students. Academically, the school's students perform above the Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana averages in several subjects, but lag behind in Algebra I and Biology.

While Natchitoches Central High School's Hispanic and White students have consistently ranked among the top in the state, the school's performance for Special Education students and students with Low Socioeconomic Status is relatively lower. Additionally, the school is located just 0.9 miles away from the highly selective Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts, highlighting the stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond its control may influence its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457

(318) 352-2211

District: Natchitoches Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,510

Feeder schools for Natchitoches Central High School:

Elementary:	L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
	M.R. Weaver Elementary School
	Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
	Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Middle:	East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
	Natchitoches Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,245

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.0%

White:

36.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Natchitoches Central High School ranks worse than 50.2% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55%), White (36.7%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Natchitoches Central High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Natchitoches Central High School employs 81.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Natchitoches Central High School is $14,510.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Natchitoches Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchitoches Central High School 167^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Natchitoches Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Natchitoches Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchitoches Parish 52^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Natchitoches Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	47.48	180^th	290	37.9%
2008	49.79	160^th	291	45.0%
2009	46.14	179^th	301	40.5%
2010	49.60	180^th	297	39.4%
2011	53.13	162^nd	300	46.0%
2012	49.96	190^th	310	38.7%
2013	61.40	129^th	312	58.7%
2014	56.70	158^th	309	48.9%
2015	58.08	160^th	312	48.7%
2016	53.36	173^rd	297	41.8%
2017	57.94	157^th	297	47.1%
2018	47.48	171^st	302	43.4%
2019	55.22	142^nd	313	54.6%
2021	58.25	135^th	322	58.1%
2022	61.34	129^th	326	60.4%
2023	66.04	110^th	321	65.7%
2024	52.59	167^th	333	49.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	83.30	6^th	39	84.6%
2022	64.94	12^th	47	74.5%
2023	66.64	12^th	50	76.0%
2024	39.87	40^th	63	36.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	39.61	69^th	122	43.4%
2021	21.58	105^th	135	22.2%
2022	24.48	107^th	139	23.0%
2023	20.49	115^th	138	16.7%
2024	44.05	91^st	165	44.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.10	154^th	301	48.8%
2021	44.18	165^th	285	42.1%
2022	65.34	86^th	322	73.3%
2023	69.17	66^th	321	79.4%
2024	55.56	136^th	328	58.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.81	1^st	23	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.58	138^th	292	52.7%
2021	57.80	127^th	288	55.9%
2022	62.09	122^nd	311	60.8%
2023	66.24	107^th	308	65.3%
2024	51.31	162^nd	308	47.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.83	128^th	291	56.0%
2021	55.59	130^th	292	55.5%
2022	58.34	124^th	301	58.8%
2023	61.43	116^th	306	62.1%
2024	54.35	145^th	315	54.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.98	79^th	233	66.1%
2021	57.74	83^rd	243	65.8%
2022	61.86	71^st	256	72.3%
2023	56.64	93^rd	252	63.1%
2024	50.21	117^th	260	55.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.18	13^th	113	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	70.83	58^th	249	76.7%
2021	75.90	36^th	245	85.3%
2022	70.99	50^th	250	80.0%
2023	83.58	23^rd	249	90.8%
2024	69.34	67^th	248	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Natchitoches Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1332	1332
1990	667	704	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1375
1991	635	741	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1379
1992	647	751	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1401
1993	680	790	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1488
1994	685	777	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1472
1995	686	787	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1484
1996	686	787	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1484
1997	656	770	6	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1998	652	790	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	1461
1999	673	820	7	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2000	679	780	4	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1481
2001	631	767	7	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	1426
2002	578	727	7	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	1334
2003	578	727	7	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	1334
2004	590	686	7	14	10	n/a	n/a	0	1307
2005	601	693	6	14	8	n/a	n/a	0	1322
2006	597	746	5	14	8	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2007	569	796	3	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2008	512	766	6	14	12	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2009	493	740	6	17	11	n/a	n/a	0	1267
2010	464	774	9	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2011	473	707	4	8	16	0	22	0	1230
2012	476	780	7	21	20	1	17	0	1322
2013	501	796	3	23	19	1	19	0	1362
2014	540	802	5	25	20	1	22	0	1415
2015	565	790	2	25	22	1	22	0	1427
2016	539	783	5	31	15	1	24	0	1398
2017	514	781	6	25	16	0	19	0	1361
2018	492	776	5	26	15	0	25	0	1339
2019	444	788	2	24	11	1	27	0	1297
2020	442	769	3	26	10	0	30	0	1280
2021	457	757	5	24	12	0	36	0	1291
2022	448	682	2	28	12	0	41	0	1213
2023	457	685	2	39	11	0	51	0	1245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natchitoches Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1332	79.5	16.7	18.9
1990	1375	78.0	17.6	29.1
1991	1379	80.0	17.2	30.4
1992	1401	76.0	18.4	29.7
1993	1488	84.0	17.7	29.8
1994	1472	82.0	18.0	27.9
1995	1484	85.2	17.4	42.1
1996	1484	85.2	17.4	42.1
1997	1443	79.0	18.3	42.4
1998	1461	83.9	17.4	42.3
1999	1521	86.0	17.7	48.9
2000	1481	86.0	17.2	47.5
2001	1426	85.0	16.8	49.8
2002	1334	86.6	15.4	51.9
2003	1334	86.6	15.4	51.9
2004	1307	85.8	15.2	53.1
2005	1322	87.6	15.1	54.4
2006	1370	84.0	16.3	55.5
2007	1392	66.6	20.9	53.6
2008	1310	72.8	18.0	58.2
2009	1267	96.9	13.1	58
2010	1276	96.8	13.1	62.7
2011	1230	98.6	12.4	61.5
2012	1322	96.8	13.6	63.5
2013	1362	98.8	13.7	65.9
2014	1415	91.6	15.4	62.5
2015	1427	87.0	16.4	60.5
2016	1398	120.0	11.6	65.2
2017	1361	85.8	15.8	43.7
2018	1339	72.1	18.5	51.7
2019	1297	58.1	22.3	45.8
2020	1280	58.3	21.9	51
2021	1291	59.3	21.7	94
2022	1213	72.2	16.7	92.3
2023	1245	81.8	15.2	94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Natchitoches Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1332	79.5	16.7	18.9
1990	1375	78.0	17.6	29.1
1991	1379	80.0	17.2	30.4
1992	1401	76.0	18.4	29.7
1993	1488	84.0	17.7	29.8
1994	1472	82.0	18.0	27.9
1995	1484	85.2	17.4	42.1
1996	1484	85.2	17.4	42.1
1997	1443	79.0	18.3	42.4
1998	1461	83.9	17.4	42.3
1999	1521	86.0	17.7	48.9
2000	1481	86.0	17.2	47.5
2001	1426	85.0	16.8	49.8
2002	1334	86.6	15.4	51.9
2003	1334	86.6	15.4	51.9
2004	1307	85.8	15.2	53.1
2005	1322	87.6	15.1	54.4
2006	1370	84.0	16.3	55.5
2007	1392	66.6	20.9	53.6
2008	1310	72.8	18.0	58.2
2009	1267	96.9	13.1	58
2010	1276	96.8	13.1	62.7
2011	1230	98.6	12.4	61.5
2012	1322	96.8	13.6	63.5
2013	1362	98.8	13.7	65.9
2014	1415	91.6	15.4	62.5
2015	1427	87.0	16.4	60.5
2016	1398	120.0	11.6	65.2
2017	1361	85.8	15.8	43.7
2018	1339	72.1	18.5	51.7
2019	1297	58.1	22.3	45.8
2020	1280	58.3	21.9	51
2021	1291	59.3	21.7	94
2022	1213	72.2	16.7	92.3
2023	1245	81.8	15.2	94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Natchitoches Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,418
2018	$10,763
2019	$10,921
2020	$10,874
2021	$13,207
2022	$14,510

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Natchitoches Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 313 High schools	Ranks 110^th of 321 High schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Natchitoches Central High School)	71	62	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Natchitoches Parish)	67	60	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Natchitoches Central High School)	59	84	25%
End of Course Geometry (Natchitoches Parish)	55	76	21%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Natchitoches Central High School)	78	69	9%
End of Course English II (Natchitoches Parish)	66	61	5%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Natchitoches Central High School)	58	67	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Natchitoches Parish)	46	57	11%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Natchitoches Central High School)	72	71	1%
End of Course English I (Natchitoches Parish)	65	67	2%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1297	1245	4%
African American	788	685	13.1%
American Indian	11	11
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	24	39	62.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	444	457	2.9%
Two or More Races	27	51	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	94.4%	48.6%

Schools Near Natchitoches Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Natchitoches Central High School	Public	9-12	6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 352-2211	1,245	82	15.2	94.4%	457 (36.7%)	685 (55.0%)	39 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.1%)	52.6	167^th of 333 public high schools	49.8%		66	110^th of 321 public high schools	65.7%	57									45.0	72.0	66.0	66.0	63.0	59.0	$14,510
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts	Public, Magnet	10-12	715 University Parkway	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts	No	Yes	No	(n/a)	(318) 357-2500	275	41	6.6	12.0%	197 (71.6%)	26 (9.5%)	14 (5.1%)	31 (11.3%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96.3	6^th of 333 public high schools	98.2%					(n/a)									100.0		100.0			100.0	$33,445
Lakeview Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	7305 Hwy 9	Campti	71411	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 476-3360	351	29	12.2	95.7%	140 (39.9%)	192 (54.7%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	31.2	231^st of 333 public high schools	30.6%		21.5	253^rd of 321 public high schools	21.2%	22		35.0	33.0	33.0		51.0	50.0	51.0	51.0	57.0	52.0		46.0	50.0	$15,791
Montgomery High School	Public	6-12	900 Harrison Drive	Montgomery	71454	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 646-2879	249	14	17.2	77.5%	194 (77.9%)	37 (14.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	45.6	188^th of 333 public high schools	43.5%		51.6	166^th of 321 public high schools	48.3%	22	53.0		39.0	49.0	48.0	65.0	57.0	55.0	39.0	77.0	56.0	53.0	47.0	77.0	$14,175

Frequently Asked Questions about Natchitoches Central High School

What schools feed into Natchitoches Central High School?

Natchitoches Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Elementary : M.R. Weaver Elementary School
Elementary : Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Elementary : Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Middle : East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
Middle : Natchitoches Junior High School

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Student/Teacher Ratio Natchitoches Central High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Natchitoches Central High School

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Schools Near Natchitoches Central High School