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Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Summary:

Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is an alternative public school serving grades 4-12 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with an enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked 52 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.82% to 107.69% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the typical rates seen in the parish and state. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is significantly lower than the parish and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 59% at the parish and state levels. The school's academic performance has also declined over the past three years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in Algebra I decreasing from 27% in 2020-2021 to 14% in 2022-2023.

The student-teacher ratio at the Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has fluctuated significantly over the past three years, ranging from 18.4 to 32 students per teacher, which is higher than the typical ratios seen in the parish and state. These factors suggest that the school may require additional support and resources to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 820 Koonce St.
       Natchitoches, LA  71457

(318) 357-9410

District: Natchitoches Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 333 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,348 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.4%
White:
7.8%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Compare Details Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center ranks worse than 98.8% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.4%), White (7.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is $11,348.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center 329th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center in the ranking list.)

Natchitoches Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchitoches Parish 52nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 1.77 720th 725 0.7%
2008 0.67 742nd 743 0.1%
2009 0.64 737th 738 0.1%
2016 2.00 733rd 742 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 1.74 390th 396 1.5%
2008 0.83 412th 413 0.2%
2009 0.75 422nd 425 0.7%
2010 1.16 400th 408 2.0%
2011 1.15 408th 412 1.0%
2012 1.30 428th 442 3.2%
2013 2.09 438th 457 4.2%
2014 1.34 457th 470 2.8%
2015 2.45 468th 482 2.9%
2016 1.37 427th 435 1.8%
2017 1.40 429th 437 1.8%
2019 2.40 442nd 449 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.19 392nd 403 2.7%
2019 3.53 422nd 430 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.82 412th 418 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.50 305th 313 2.6%
2019 5.44 333rd 338 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 0.93 296th 301 1.7%
2012 2.48 304th 310 1.9%
2013 0.05 309th 312 1.0%
2014 0.00 309th 309 0.0%
2015 0.12 311th 312 0.3%
2016 52.81 176th 297 40.7%
2017 4.66 290th 297 2.4%
2018 1.48 298th 302 1.3%
2019 1.52 308th 313 1.6%
2021 3.55 311th 322 3.4%
2022 1.47 321st 326 1.5%
2023 0.83 319th 321 0.6%
2024 1.27 329th 333 1.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.17 294th 301 2.3%
2022 1.90 315th 322 2.2%
2023 1.07 319th 321 0.6%
2024 1.84 323rd 328 1.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.13 284th 292 2.7%
2021 11.17 261st 288 9.4%
2022 0.80 310th 311 0.3%
2023 4.96 294th 308 4.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.36 288th 291 1.0%
2021 1.61 290th 292 0.7%
2023 1.17 305th 306 0.3%
2024 1.92 313th 315 0.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.65 228th 233 2.1%
2021 10.62 229th 243 5.8%
2022 5.52 250th 256 2.3%
2023 3.05 249th 252 1.2%
2024 3.90 256th 260 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 35 114 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 26 117 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 26 117 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 24 111 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 19 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2006 17 108 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 5 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2008 11 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 6 114 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 3 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2011 9 118 0 0 0 0 0 0 127
2012 18 89 0 1 0 0 0 0 108
2013 18 63 0 1 0 0 0 0 82
2014 15 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
2015 6 75 0 0 0 0 2 0 83
2016 16 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 74
2017 11 92 0 1 1 0 0 0 105
2018 9 129 0 1 0 1 2 0 142
2019 7 144 0 0 0 0 4 0 155
2020 17 150 1 6 1 0 4 0 179
2021 11 108 1 6 0 0 3 0 129
2022 9 119 0 9 1 0 5 0 143
2023 27 176 0 12 1 0 4 0 220
2024 14 152 0 7 1 0 6 0 180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 149 15.0 9.9 80.5
2002 144 14.0 10.3 74.3
2003 144 14.0 10.3 74.3
2004 135 13.0 10.4 71.1
2005 119 10.0 11.9 81.5
2006 125 9.0 13.9 80.8
2007 85 n/a n/a 77.6
2008 131 0.9 145.6 91.6
2009 120 n/a n/a 95.8
2010 76 4.0 19.0 93.4
2011 127 0.8 145.9 89.8
2012 108 n/a n/a 93.5
2013 82 n/a n/a 96.3
2014 82 n/a n/a 93.9
2015 83 10.0 8.3 97.6
2016 74 20.0 3.7 94.6
2017 105 9.2 11.3 65.7
2018 142 15.0 9.4 76.8
2019 155 6.0 25.8 69.7
2020 179 10.0 17.9 81
2021 129 4.0 32.0 98.4
2022 143 7.7 18.4 107.7
2023 220 8.4 26.1 96.8
2024 180 13.0 13.8 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 149 15.0 9.9 80.5
2002 144 14.0 10.3 74.3
2003 144 14.0 10.3 74.3
2004 135 13.0 10.4 71.1
2005 119 10.0 11.9 81.5
2006 125 9.0 13.9 80.8
2007 85 n/a n/a 77.6
2008 131 0.9 145.6 91.6
2009 120 n/a n/a 95.8
2010 76 4.0 19.0 93.4
2011 127 0.8 145.9 89.8
2012 108 n/a n/a 93.5
2013 82 n/a n/a 96.3
2014 82 n/a n/a 93.9
2015 83 10.0 8.3 97.6
2016 74 20.0 3.7 94.6
2017 105 9.2 11.3 65.7
2018 142 15.0 9.4 76.8
2019 155 6.0 25.8 69.7
2020 179 10.0 17.9 81
2021 129 4.0 32.0 98.4
2022 143 7.7 18.4 107.7
2023 220 8.4 26.1 96.8
2024 180 13.0 13.8 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,771
2018 $9,376
2019 $9,803
2020 $11,609
2021 $13,097
2022 $11,348

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 308th of 313 High schoolsRanks 319th of 321 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)1810
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Natchitoches Parish)4743
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)245
 19%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Natchitoches Parish)6349
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)3114
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Natchitoches Parish)6760
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course English II (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)1414
   End of Course English II (Natchitoches Parish)6659
 7%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6966
 3%
End of Course U.S. History (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)1413
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Natchitoches Parish)4655
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5955
 4%
End of Course English I (Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center)166
 10%
   End of Course English I (Natchitoches Parish)6567
 2%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students155220
 41.9%
African American144176
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic012
Pacific Islander00
White727
 285.7%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%96.8%
 27.1%

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Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Louisiana alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center.

Students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center are 84% African American, 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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