Is Northwood High School a good school?

Northwood High School ranks 386 th of 675 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwood High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 653 students attended Northwood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood High School?

Students at Northwood High School are 56% White, 35% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Northwood High School

Summary:

Northwood High School is an alternative public school located in Lena, Louisiana, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 613 students. As part of the Rapides Parish school district, which is ranked 42 out of 122 districts in Louisiana, Northwood High School stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and focus on supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (75.2%) compared to nearby schools like Oak Hill High School (66.27%) and Rapides Training Academy (67.95%), Northwood High School consistently outperforms the Rapides Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, Northwood's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 80%, compared to 58% for Rapides Parish and 48% for Louisiana.

Northwood High School's diverse student population, with 55.3% White, 35.73% African American, and 9.97% other races, is another notable feature. This racial diversity does not appear to negatively impact the school's academic performance, as it outperforms the less diverse Oak Hill High School, which is 91.3% White. Additionally, Northwood's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 in 2022-2023, compared to 15.7 at Oak Hill High School and 27.5 at Rapides Training Academy, may be a contributing factor to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447

(318) 793-8021

District: Rapides Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 675 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,674

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 653

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

African American:

35.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood High School ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Northwood High School ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.6. (See more...)

Compare Details Northwood High School ranks worse than 57.4% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), African American (35.2%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood High School is 12.2. 2 alternative schools in the Rapides Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northwood High School employs 53.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood High School is $14,674. 2 alternative schools in the Rapides Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood High School 386^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Northwood High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northwood High School 97^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Northwood High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northwood High School 191^st of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Northwood High School in the ranking list.)

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Rapides Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapides Parish 42^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwood High School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	46.61	426^th	725	41.2%
2008	53.18	389^th	743	47.6%
2009	39.58	491^st	738	33.5%
2010	25.64	586^th	736	20.4%
2011	25.84	608^th	766	20.6%
2012	18.34	676^th	764	11.5%
2013	28.08	619^th	772	19.8%
2014	31.62	580^th	777	25.4%
2015	25.67	630^th	792	20.5%
2016	22.07	629^th	742	15.2%
2017	27.35	583^rd	739	21.1%
2018	18.28	602^nd	728	17.3%
2019	36.80	499^th	731	31.7%
2021	49.22	383^rd	729	47.5%
2022	54.20	352^nd	727	51.6%
2023	59.53	318^th	730	56.4%
2024	46.45	386^th	675	42.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	31.58	521^st	682	23.6%
2019	42.28	439^th	697	37.0%
2021	52.12	353^rd	719	50.9%
2022	51.59	363^rd	724	49.9%
2023	52.45	354^th	723	51.0%
2024	51.09	356^th	674	47.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	29.09	544^th	684	20.5%
2021	46.86	391^st	705	44.5%
2022	55.80	318^th	701	54.6%
2023	65.72	239^th	705	66.1%
2024	51.42	340^th	635	46.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	44.23	428^th	696	38.5%
2021	48.23	378^th	704	46.3%
2022	52.32	364^th	712	48.9%
2023	60.27	302^nd	713	57.6%
2024	49.77	351^st	651	46.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	35.76	389^th	547	28.9%
2019	54.35	253^rd	559	54.7%
2021	53.49	240^th	564	57.4%
2022	49.90	262^nd	562	53.4%
2023	58.77	213^th	570	62.6%
2024	45.03	288^th	509	43.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	13.22	494^th	516	4.3%
2019	13.08	494^th	517	4.4%
2021	31.93	401^st	522	23.2%
2022	44.54	327^th	517	36.8%
2023	60.80	212^th	518	59.1%
2024	43.48	286^th	434	34.1%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	51.02	225^th	396	43.2%
2008	52.79	219^th	413	47.0%
2009	33.34	318^th	425	25.2%
2010	24.52	343^rd	408	15.9%
2011	29.34	335^th	412	18.7%
2012	37.49	300^th	442	32.1%
2013	25.60	355^th	457	22.3%
2014	23.49	379^th	470	19.4%
2015	31.17	362^nd	482	24.9%
2016	26.44	348^th	435	20.0%
2017	34.11	318^th	437	27.2%
2018	19.52	340^th	411	17.3%
2019	33.44	317^th	449	29.4%
2021	44.02	264^th	459	42.5%
2022	60.34	188^th	460	59.1%
2023	77.42	88^th	465	81.1%
2024	77.60	97^th	449	78.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	32.58	299^th	403	25.8%
2019	41.46	270^th	430	37.2%
2021	47.62	235^th	455	48.4%
2022	59.60	175^th	458	61.8%
2023	75.97	89^th	459	80.6%
2024	82.84	52^nd	444	88.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	34.62	300^th	418	28.2%
2021	31.58	314^th	441	28.8%
2022	42.19	271^st	441	38.5%
2023	63.75	156^th	444	64.9%
2024	76.60	88^th	415	78.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	32.12	303^rd	418	27.5%
2021	59.64	171^st	442	61.3%
2022	77.61	78^th	442	82.4%
2023	84.13	51^st	443	88.5%
2024	76.63	89^th	426	79.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	25.83	251^st	313	19.8%
2019	39.63	203^rd	338	39.9%
2021	58.09	123^rd	352	65.1%
2022	66.85	81^st	360	77.5%
2023	76.34	54^th	360	85.0%
2024	82.38	36^th	333	89.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	33.64	251^st	338	25.7%
2019	18.43	313^th	350	10.6%
2021	27.63	282^nd	358	21.2%
2022	43.98	219^th	362	39.5%
2023	58.38	147^th	352	58.2%
2024	66.86	99^th	320	69.1%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	48.89	176^th	290	39.3%
2008	63.95	98^th	291	66.3%
2009	40.47	204^th	301	32.2%
2010	51.03	171^st	297	42.4%
2011	49.13	187^th	300	37.7%
2012	41.83	222^nd	310	28.4%
2013	43.98	223^rd	312	28.5%
2014	59.16	136^th	309	56.0%
2015	67.75	86^th	312	72.4%
2016	57.49	142^nd	297	52.2%
2017	39.75	218^th	297	26.6%
2018	14.43	263^rd	302	12.9%
2019	42.80	189^th	313	39.6%
2021	43.50	185^th	322	42.5%
2022	40.86	194^th	326	40.5%
2023	38.17	207^th	321	35.5%
2024	44.52	191^st	333	42.6%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.95	39^th	135	71.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	52.16	142^nd	301	52.8%
2021	47.69	152^nd	285	46.7%
2022	39.90	197^th	322	38.8%
2023	38.21	210^th	321	34.6%
2024	50.42	163^rd	328	50.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.39	161^st	292	44.9%
2021	31.98	204^th	288	29.2%
2022	21.70	250^th	311	19.6%
2023	29.77	226^th	308	26.6%
2024	28.32	233^rd	308	24.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.08	175^th	291	39.9%
2021	50.01	149^th	292	49.0%
2022	44.66	164^th	301	45.5%
2023	47.97	172^nd	306	43.8%
2024	52.44	150^th	315	52.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.43	81^st	233	65.2%
2021	36.59	149^th	243	38.7%
2022	38.38	153^rd	256	40.2%
2023	25.68	188^th	252	25.4%
2024	48.42	121^st	260	53.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Northwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	39.77	168^th	249	32.5%
2021	40.32	162^nd	245	33.9%
2022	30.00	192^nd	250	23.2%
2023	36.07	176^th	249	29.3%
2024	30.70	190^th	248	23.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Northwood High recently received a technology grant that has allowed all of the High School students to receive their own laptop computer to use at school. Northwood has more technology available than any other school in the parish. The teachers and staff are wonderful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northwood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	520	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	937
1991	508	430	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	938
1992	496	422	3	1	25	n/a	n/a	947
1993	462	422	0	3	28	n/a	n/a	915
1994	479	424	3	2	32	n/a	n/a	940
1995	456	361	6	4	35	n/a	n/a	862
1996	456	361	6	4	35	n/a	n/a	862
1997	455	351	5	5	67	n/a	n/a	883
1998	454	330	2	5	62	n/a	n/a	853
1999	445	324	2	2	57	n/a	n/a	830
2000	415	338	1	3	48	n/a	n/a	805
2001	432	359	1	4	46	n/a	n/a	842
2002	428	338	0	8	34	n/a	n/a	808
2003	428	338	0	8	34	n/a	n/a	808
2004	404	312	1	9	25	n/a	n/a	751
2005	412	300	2	10	27	n/a	n/a	751
2006	406	312	1	13	21	n/a	n/a	753
2007	404	292	1	8	22	n/a	n/a	727
2008	394	267	1	13	19	n/a	n/a	694
2009	423	287	1	19	19	n/a	n/a	749
2010	461	308	1	13	20	n/a	n/a	803
2011	479	316	2	10	19	0	0	826
2012	492	308	1	5	16	0	0	822
2013	428	290	3	9	18	0	3	751
2014	407	299	3	6	16	0	3	734
2015	424	295	2	10	11	0	4	746
2016	444	283	2	11	13	0	4	757
2017	398	257	2	14	14	0	4	689
2018	393	259	2	15	13	0	4	686
2019	388	263	2	17	12	0	8	690
2020	350	267	2	23	10	0	19	671
2021	347	254	3	15	11	2	17	649
2022	338	246	3	17	14	2	18	638
2023	339	219	3	14	15	2	21	613
2024	367	230	2	17	9	2	26	653

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 Northwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	937	52.0	18.0	66.1
1991	938	56.0	16.7	60.1
1992	947	54.0	17.5	62.2
1993	915	52.0	17.6	68.7
1994	940	55.0	17.1	68.1
1995	862	51.0	16.9	62.2
1996	862	51.0	16.9	62.2
1997	883	51.0	17.3	65.9
1998	853	48.6	17.6	65.7
1999	830	52.0	16.0	73.9
2000	805	51.7	15.6	76.8
2001	842	54.0	15.6	76.2
2002	808	55.0	14.7	77
2003	808	55.0	14.7	77
2004	751	51.8	14.5	79.1
2005	751	50.5	14.9	78.3
2006	753	53.2	14.2	78.4
2007	727	52.4	13.9	77.3
2008	694	52.0	13.3	78.5
2009	749	53.3	14.1	77.2
2010	803	53.2	15.0	81.3
2011	826	51.5	16.0	74.5
2012	822	51.8	15.8	80
2013	751	53.2	14.1	77.8
2014	734	52.0	14.1	81.3
2015	746	52.0	14.3	83.9
2016	757	51.0	14.8	77.3
2017	689	43.5	15.8	80.1
2018	686	42.0	16.3	80.5
2019	690	43.0	16.0	55.9
2020	671	38.0	17.6	60.5
2021	649	44.0	14.7	48.7
2022	638	44.0	14.5	45.3
2023	613	44.7	13.7	75.2
2024	653	53.2	12.2	81.8

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 Northwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	937	52.0	18.0	66.1
1991	938	56.0	16.7	60.1
1992	947	54.0	17.5	62.2
1993	915	52.0	17.6	68.7
1994	940	55.0	17.1	68.1
1995	862	51.0	16.9	62.2
1996	862	51.0	16.9	62.2
1997	883	51.0	17.3	65.9
1998	853	48.6	17.6	65.7
1999	830	52.0	16.0	73.9
2000	805	51.7	15.6	76.8
2001	842	54.0	15.6	76.2
2002	808	55.0	14.7	77
2003	808	55.0	14.7	77
2004	751	51.8	14.5	79.1
2005	751	50.5	14.9	78.3
2006	753	53.2	14.2	78.4
2007	727	52.4	13.9	77.3
2008	694	52.0	13.3	78.5
2009	749	53.3	14.1	77.2
2010	803	53.2	15.0	81.3
2011	826	51.5	16.0	74.5
2012	822	51.8	15.8	80
2013	751	53.2	14.1	77.8
2014	734	52.0	14.1	81.3
2015	746	52.0	14.3	83.9
2016	757	51.0	14.8	77.3
2017	689	43.5	15.8	80.1
2018	686	42.0	16.3	80.5
2019	690	43.0	16.0	55.9
2020	671	38.0	17.6	60.5
2021	649	44.0	14.7	48.7
2022	638	44.0	14.5	45.3
2023	613	44.7	13.7	75.2
2024	653	53.2	12.2	81.8

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 Northwood High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,014
2018	$10,561
2019	$10,812
2020	$11,135
2021	$12,701
2022	$14,674

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 499^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 318^th of 730 Elementary schools	24.7%
Ranks 317^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 88^th of 465 Middle schools	51.7%
Ranks 189^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 207^th of 321 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	67	46	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	64	60	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	60	57	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	69	66	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	33	37	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	48	48
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	48	55	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	66	67	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	64	66	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	71	72	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	69	3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	52	63	11%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	52	62	10%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	44	62	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	54	72	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	72	74	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	41	74	33%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	53	55	2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	72	71	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	61	63	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	65	84	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	68	74	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	45	54	9%
6th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	48	49	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	40	54	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	63	65	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	65	89	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	73	71	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	34	68	34%
7th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	58	56	2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwood High School)	33	60	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	56	59	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	48	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood High School)	69	82	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	76	77	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northwood High School)	37	57	20%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	64	59	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Geometry (Northwood High School)	50	44	6%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Northwood High School)	76	58	18%
End of Course English II (Rapides Parish)	68	63	5%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Northwood High School)	58	38	20%
End of Course U.S. History (Rapides Parish)	64	55	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Northwood High School)	57	62	5%
End of Course English I (Rapides Parish)	68	66	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	690	613	11.2%
African American	263	219	16.7%
American Indian	12	15	25%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	17	14	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	388	339	12.6%
Two or More Races	8	21	162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	75.2%	19.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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
Northwood High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8830 Highway 1 North	Lena	71447	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 793-8021	653	53	12.2	81.8%	367 (56.2%)	230 (35.2%)	17 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.0%)								(n/a)	46.0	33.0	55.0	61.0	75.0	80.0	60.0		51.0	81.0	84.0	77.0	86.0	76.0	66.0	54.0		58.0	62.0	47.0	$14,674
Renaissance Home for Youth	Public, Alternative	K-12	1501 Vandenburg Dr.	Alexandria	71303	Rapides Parish	Special School District	No	No	No	No	(318) 448-8592	19	2	9.5	84.2%	2 (10.5%)	15 (78.9%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	5400 Coliseum Blvd.	Alexandria	71306	Rapides Parish	Special School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(318) 359-2906	40	8	5.3	92.5%	23 (57.5%)	15 (37.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Oak Hill High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7362 Highway 112	Elmer	71424	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 793-2014	759	56	13.6	64.3%	687 (90.5%)	6 (0.8%)	26 (3.4%)	14 (1.8%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)								(n/a)	64.0	83.0	68.0	73.0	86.0	63.0	72.0	71.0	53.0	70.0	59.0	86.0	68.0	67.0	72.0	49.0	56.0	64.0	74.0	50.0	$13,573
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	5191 Pinecrest Dr. OPC/Dental	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Special School District	No	No	No	No	(318) 487-5694	93	11	8.4	96.8%	50 (53.8%)	37 (39.8%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Rapides Training Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	4020 Aaron Street	Alexandria	70302	Lafourche Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 445-7017	77	17	4.5	75.3%	33 (42.9%)	39 (50.6%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)																					$39,432

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