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Natchitoches Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Upcoming Events

Aug
3
Mon
Professional Development / Teacher Work DaysStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Aug
10
Mon
First Day for Students — Q1 BeginsEvent

Quarter 1 begins.

Aug
10
Mon
Students return to school!Event

Welcome back students, we hope you had an amazing Summer break! Here's to another great school year! Let's go, Panthers!

Aug
13
Thu
K-3 BOY Literacy ScreenerEvent

LDOE Literacy Screener - Beginning of Year window for grades K-3.

Aug
18
Tue
K-3 BOY Numeracy ScreenerEvent

LDOE Numeracy Screener - Beginning of Year window for grades K-3.

Aug
24
Mon
Goal Setting WeekEvent

Data goal setting meetings for the 2026-27 school year.

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,211
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Natchitoches Parish
Econ. Disadvantaged
90.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
37%
44th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
45%
81th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
73%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
115 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
146 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
763 test takers
Athletics
22 sports, 22 teams
475 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,247
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
83
90% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,838
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,252
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,712
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 35%Local 42%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$169,457
-2.3% 1yr-9.3% 5yr
Natchitoches, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
39.4%
Below 150% poverty line
9.0%
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Uninsured residents
12.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
548
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
476
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
39%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
164 (34%)
Speech/Language Impairment
60 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
60 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
49 (10%)
Autism
44 (9%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,188
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Professional Development / Teacher Work Days
Staff Day
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
First Day for Students — Q1 Begins
Event
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Students return to school!
Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Holiday — Schools Closed
No school. District holiday.
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Mid-Quarter Report — Q1
Q1 mid-quarter progress reports.
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Q1 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8)
Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 3-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion.
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conference — After School
PTC 3:30–6:30 PM
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
PTC / Teacher Work Day — Students Virtual | Q1 Report Cards
Students virtual 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Q1 report cards issued.
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Fall Break — Schools Closed
No school October 12–16.
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Q2 Begins
Quarter 2 begins.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Election Day — Schools Closed
No school. District holiday.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026
Mid-Quarter Report — Q2
Q2 mid-quarter progress reports.
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday — Schools Closed
No school November 23–27.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
K-3 MOY Numeracy Screener
LDOE Numeracy Screener - Middle of Year window for grades K-3.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
K-3 MOY Literacy Screener
LDOE Literacy Screener - Middle of Year window for grades K-3.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Festival Weekend Holiday — Schools Closed
No school. District holiday.
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Q2 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8)
Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 3-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion. Covers standards taught in Q1 and Q2.
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conference — After School | Q2 Report Cards
PTC 3:30–6:30 PM. Q2 report cards issued.
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
PTC / Teacher Work Day — Students Virtual
Students virtual 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Christmas Holiday — Schools Closed
No school December 21 – January 1.
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Teachers Return — Students Virtual | Q3 Begins
Teachers return. Students virtual. Quarter 3 begins.
Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Students Return to Campuses
All students return to campus.
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
MLK Holiday — Schools Closed
No school. District holiday.
Tue, Feb 2, 2027
Mid-Quarter Report — Q3
Q3 mid-quarter progress reports.
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Winter Break — Schools Closed
No school February 15–19. Mardi Gras falls within this break.
Mon, Mar 1, 2027
Q3 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8)
Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 2-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion. Covers standards taught in Q1-Q3.
Thu, Mar 11, 2027
Parent-Teacher Conference — After School | Q3 Closes | Q3 Report Cards
PTC 3:30–6:30 PM. Q3 closes. Q3 report cards issued.
Fri, Mar 12, 2027
PTC / Teacher Work Day — No Students
No students. PTC teacher work day 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
Q4 Begins
Quarter 4 begins.
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Holiday — Schools Closed
No school March 26 – April 2.
Thu, Apr 1, 2027
K-3 EOY Numeracy Screener
LDOE Numeracy Screener - End of Year window for grades K-3.
Thu, Apr 1, 2027
K-3 EOY Literacy Screener
LDOE Literacy Screener - End of Year window for grades K-3.
Wed, Apr 21, 2027
Mid-Quarter Report — Q4
Q4 mid-quarter progress reports.
Mon, May 3, 2027
LEAP Assessment (Grades 3-8) - ELA, Math, SST, SCI
LDOE LEAP Assessment for grades 3-8 in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Mon, May 10, 2027
LEAP Makeup Testing (Grades 3-8)
LEAP makeup testing - all makeups completed by May 12, 2027.
Mon, May 10, 2027
Q4 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-2)
Grades 1-2 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grade 2 SST/SCI Proficiency Exam (Q4 summative).
Thu, May 20, 2027
Last Day for Students | Q4 Closes
Last student day. Quarter 4 closes.
Fri, May 21, 2027
Teacher Work Day — No Students | Q4 Report Cards
No students. Q4 report cards issued.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Natchitoches Central High School

Enrollment at Natchitoches Central High School stands at 1,211 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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