What grades does Northwest High School serve?

Northwest High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Opelousas area.

Where is Northwest High School located?

Northwest High School is a rural school in Opelousas, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 14.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Opelousas, LA?

Schools in Opelousas include Northwest High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Opelousas area.

LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Northwest High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Opelousas, Louisiana|St. Landry Parish

Opelousas, LA 70570

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

597

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

St. Landry Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

71.9%

Phone

(337)543-2255

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

4 courses offered

36 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

187 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 14 teams

218 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

569

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

88% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,349

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,037

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,687

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 31%State 42%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

40.4%

Below 150% poverty line

7.3%

Unemployment rate

8.8%

Uninsured residents

21.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

1,473

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,359

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

496 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

216 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

201 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

128 (9%)

Autism

91 (7%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

575

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest High School

Northwest High School currently enrolls 597 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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