Natchitoches Central High School in Natchitoches, LA

At a glance

Reported students

1,188

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

93.58

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

330.5

Natchitoches Central High School: 1,188 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

12.7:1 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: 1,247
Teachers (FTE): 83
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Natchitoches Central High School

Natchitoches Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Natchitoches. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Natchitoches Parish. NCES reports 1,188 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below 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 (58.3%) and White (31.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Natchitoches Central High School

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.58 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 90.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
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

White31.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Black58.3%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.5%

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

No students enrolled 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School

High · Grades 06–12

261 reported students

L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

687 reported students

Provencal Elementary & Junior High School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

444 reported students

M.R. Weaver Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

379 reported students

Natchitoches Jr. High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

371 reported students

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

290 reported students

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Public schools near Natchitoches Central 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
N.S.U. Middle Lab School Middle · Natchitoches Parish	06–08	178	0.5 mi
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts High · Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts	10–12	272	0.9 mi
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Elementary · Natchitoches Parish	PK–05	290	1 mi
M.R. Weaver Elementary School Elementary · Natchitoches Parish	03–05	379	2.3 mi
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School Elementary · Natchitoches Parish	PK–02	687	2.5 mi
Natchitoches Jr. High School Middle · Natchitoches Parish	06–08	371	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Central High School

What grades does Natchitoches Central High School serve?

Natchitoches Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Natchitoches Parish.

How many students attend Natchitoches Central High School?

Natchitoches Central High School reported 1,188 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,247 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Natchitoches Central High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,188 students and 93.58 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 Natchitoches Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Natchitoches Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Natchitoches Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Natchitoches Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

90.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Natchitoches Central High School in?

Natchitoches Central High School is part of Natchitoches Parish, based in Natchitoches, LA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Natchitoches Central High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include N.S.U. Middle Lab School (0.5 mi), Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (0.9 mi), N.S.U. Elementary Lab School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.