Northwood High School

Northwood High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8830 Highway 1 N,  Lena, LA
Rapides Parish Public Schools
3.3
2.8
613 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dana Noland
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
74.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
26%
State Average
10%
Math
26%
State Average
31%
Science
5%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
600:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
55.3%
Black
35.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
2.4%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 66 Students
Louisiana State University 47 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 42 Students
Louisiana Tech University 36 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 32 Students
McNeese State University 32 Students
Louisiana State University - Alexandria 32 Students
University of New Orleans 19 Students
Grambling State University 18 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Arts 4 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 28 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/14/2024
honestly it's a public school in rural Louisiana. It makes sense that it isn't the safest or most preparing.
3.0 Alum
6/12/2024
I had an overall nice experience. There was plenty of one on one learning, strong bonds with fellow students, and a nice community.
3.0 Senior
2/4/2024
While attending northwood high school, I haven't had a bad high school experience. However, things can be a lot better.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 other
3/20/2014
THIS SCHOOL IS HORRIBLE. DO NOT send your kids here. CLIQUES, BULLYING, SPORTS rule this school. they agree with the bullies, and they show favortism. If you can help it do not send your DOG to this school.
5.0 other
8/12/2012
I am a parent and a Rapides Parish teacher. Northwood is just like all other highschools. I have found: if you put something in a program then all will prosper.
1.0 other
7/29/2012
i am a student at this school and most of the kids are not very well behaved and i dont like it but there is some kids that are good like myself
4.0 student
8/10/2008

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