Northwest High School
School Overview
Northwest High School is a public school located in Opelousas, Louisiana. It is a school in St. Landry Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 606 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 606 students are attending Northwest High School. By gender, there are 324 and 282 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 4 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 97.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 303 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 30,485 Households |
| Population | 81,917 |
| Male | 40,138 |
| Female | 43,034 |
| Child Population | 28,447 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,925 Units |
| Average House Value | $108,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $652 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $36,403 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.02% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwest High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 33 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 33 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in St. Landry Parish
In St. Landry Parish, 34 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana
4 private schools are serving students in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.