At a glance
Reported students
575
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Northwest High School: 575 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14:1 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
- 569
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Opelousas. It is one of 32 current school records connected to St. Landry Parish. NCES reports 575 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 (73.7%) and White (21.2%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.17 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White21.2%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black73.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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
4 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 St. Landry Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eunice High School
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Opelousas Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
698 reported students
Beau Chene High School
High · Grades 09–12
767 reported students
Port Barre High School
High · Grades 09–12
354 reported students
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
High · Grades 07–12
289 reported students
North Central High School
High · Grades 07–12
220 reported students
Public schools near Northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaisance Middle School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 05–08 | 176 | 4.4 mi |
| Lawtell Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 567 | 4.5 mi |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts High · St. Landry Parish | 07–12 | 289 | 7.9 mi |
| Washington Career & Technical Education Center High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 8.1 mi |
| Opelousas Senior High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 698 | 8.6 mi |
| Ville Platte High School High · Evangeline Parish | 09–12 | 419 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
What grades does Northwest High School serve?
Northwest High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Landry Parish.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School reported 575 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 569 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 575 students and 41.17 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 Northwest High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Landry Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.8% 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 Northwest High School in?
Northwest High School is part of St. Landry Parish, based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Plaisance Middle School (4.4 mi), Lawtell Elementary School (4.5 mi), Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.