Southwood High School

Southwood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9000 Walker Rd,  Shreveport, LA
Caddo Parish Public Schools
3.9
3.6
1,058 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kenneth Wood
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
780
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average SAT
780
Math
390
Verbal
390
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
10%
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
390:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
82.9%
White
12.6%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
1.9%

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.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 291 Students
Louisiana Tech University 284 Students
Grambling State University 232 Students
Louisiana State University 228 Students
Southern University & A&M College 222 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 213 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 175 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 127 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 122 Students
Jackson State University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 126 Students
Biology 77 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Business 56 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 25 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Radiologic Technician 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 139 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/8/2022
My experience was seeing a lot of fights , I really don't like southwood because all the fighting but the security be there to make it better .
5.0 Junior
6/3/2022
My experience at Southwood Highschool has been great and very bright. Southwood Highschool allows you many different opportunities to prosper as a student and later prosper as an adult. Teachers and counselors are very open to questions and concerns of students. Organization strive to successfully acknowledge the student body concerns or wants or needs.
5.0 Senior
3/31/2021
It was okay I had got the chance to join the dance team choir and more. I would like if they have more stuff for extra things that's non class . Like if they had a dance classes for people who would love to learn how. A drama club. A sewing class a beauty class and more for kids who pursue those type of things or even a singing studio for kids who would like to experience that or wanna pursue that as well
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 student
4/4/2024
I’m a freshman at Southwood and bring here is amazing, the teachers are helpful with anything. Also the people up here are very nice and friendly.
5.0 parent
6/22/2017
My child had a great experience during the 2016-2017 school year. This was our first year at SHS. Mr. Roberts is a great principal that loves his kids. He demands respect and receives it. He has brought the school grade from an F all the way to a B and working on getting an A in the short time that...
1.0 other
12/22/2016
Reported to the staff last year about a student who sexually harrassed other students, no discipline to the student because he was a basketball player. Got kicked out of this school because of getting attacked by another student and discriminates against lgbt students. Staff and principal are not ca...
5.0 student
10/18/2015
I'm a freshmen at Southwood and I absolutely love it here. The teachers will go above and beyond to help you learn and they really are there for your education. I will graduate with 36 college credits and so many other things due to their amazing Biotech program. Southwood really is the place to go...

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Southwood High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shreveport, LA and is served by the Caddo Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,058 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Southwood 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 780 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $158,497. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntington High School, Woodlawn Leadership Academy, Word of God Academy, and more. Learn more about what Shreveport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwood High School.

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