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Northwest High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
3746 Hwy. 104, Opelousas, LA 70570 · (337) 543-2255 · Part of St. Landry Parish School District
Students
575
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Northwest High School
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 40.2%
Location
Directions ↗
3746 Hwy. 104, Opelousas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9171
Grade 10176
Grade 11121
Grade 12107
Enrollment over time
614’20
568’21
582’22
597’23
575’24
Down 6.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 74%White 21%Hispanic 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.