North Central High School

North Central High School

Public High School | Grade 6-12
6579 Highway 10,  Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish Public Schools
3.2
1.5
264 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
44%
State Average
10%
Math
9%
State Average
31%
Science
8%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Black
77.3%
White
20.8%
Hispanic
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 44 Students
Louisiana State University 38 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 36 Students
Southern University & A&M College 28 Students
McNeese State University 26 Students
Louisiana Tech University 24 Students
Louisiana State University - Eunice 22 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 19 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 18 Students
Grambling State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 12 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Small Business Management 4 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/21/2019
what i like about north central high school is that the teachers are actually willing to sit down and help you
5.0 Alum
5/20/2018
I admit north central was hard sometimes but I made it through with the help of all the amazing faculty and staff they have working. Without them I would not have made it!
4.0 Senior
3/1/2018
As a student at North Central High School I am very pleased and honored to attend here. We learn so much new things every day. I am a high school senior and I would tell anyone that I am very blessed that I attended this school since the 5th grade up until now. I am so gland I am graduating this year. That moment when I graduate will be bitter sweet, but I would say it proud that I was a graduate of class of 2018 at North Central High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
2.0 other
3/3/2014
This is an okay school. I like that the teachers teach and the students, who chose to learn, learn. However, they do not have their priorities straight. The principal and most teachers are only concerned about test scores being higher, so that the school would not get taken over by the state. It is...
1.0 student
8/31/2007

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North Central High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Washington, LA and is served by the St. Landry Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. North Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apostolic Christian Academy, J.S. Clark Leadership Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Central High School.

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