At a glance
Reported students
971
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Southwood High School: 971 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Southwood High School
Southwood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Shreveport. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Caddo Parish. NCES reports 971 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (88.3%) and White (7.1%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwood High School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black88.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Caddo Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwood High School
High · Grades 09–13
989 reported students
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
869 reported students
Booker T. Washington High
High · Grades 09–13
722 reported students
Woodlawn High School
High · Grades 09–12
623 reported students
Huntington High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,345 reported students
C.E. Byrd High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,517 reported students
Public schools near Southwood High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways in Education-Louisiana Inc. High · Charter · Caddo Parish | 09–12 | 307 | 1.3 mi |
| Caddo Virtual Academy High · Caddo Parish | 09–12 | 110 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodlawn High School High · Caddo Parish | 09–12 | 623 | 3.1 mi |
| Huntington High School High · Caddo Parish | 09–13 | 1,345 | 3.6 mi |
| Caddo Career & Technical Center High · Caddo Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| C.E. Byrd High School High · Caddo Parish | 09–12 | 1,517 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwood High School
What grades does Southwood High School serve?
Southwood High School reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Caddo Parish.
How many students attend Southwood High School?
Southwood High School reported 971 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,488 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwood High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 971 students and 66.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Caddo Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwood High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwood High School in?
Southwood High School is part of Caddo Parish, based in Shreveport, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwood High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pathways in Education-Louisiana Inc. (1.3 mi), Caddo Virtual Academy (1.6 mi), Woodlawn High School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.