Northwood High School
5939 Old Mooringsport Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107 | (318) 929-3513
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 960
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 960 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 240th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5939 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
- Principal or Admin: Louis Cook
- Fax: (318) 929-7498
School District Details
- Caddo Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,482
- Graduation Rate: 57.4%
- Dropout Rate: 10.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.4
- Enrolled Students: 41,757
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 960
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 480 (50.0%)
- Females: 480 (50.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 88 (9.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 400 (41.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 488 (50.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 425 | 44.3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.0% |
| White | 523 | 54.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 349 | 36.4% |
| 10th Grade | 243 | 25.3% |
| 11th Grade | 187 | 19.5% |
| 12th Grade | 181 | 18.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 68%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:30%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $46,623
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,581 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,134 | 80% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Northwood High School
- Reviewed by Student on December 15, 2006
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I think that Northwood is a good school. They have tought me alot. I think the best teaching teacher up there is Mrs. Handrop and Coach Paige.
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