North Central High School

Summary:

North Central High School is a public high school in Washington, Louisiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, which is ranked 47 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Central High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (77.27%) than surrounding schools, which range from 23.74% to 69.59% African American. Academically, North Central consistently underperforms the St. Landry Parish and Louisiana state averages across LEAP tests and end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (28%) and Algebra I (26%) well below the parish (51% and 54%) and state (59% and 62%) averages. Additionally, North Central has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.85% to 81.17% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 51.94% to 78.2% range of surrounding schools.

However, North Central High School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 9.8 over the past three years, could be a positive factor if the school can effectively leverage this resource to provide more individualized attention and support for students. By understanding the school's unique strengths and weaknesses, policymakers and educators can work to develop strategies that will help North Central High School and its students reach their full potential, potentially drawing inspiration from the academic success of nearby schools like Bunkie Magnet High School and Ville Platte High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6579 Hwy. 10
       Washington, LA  70589


(337) 623-4239

District: St. Landry Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,301 Help


Feeder schools for North Central High School:

Elementary:    Palmetto Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.7%
White:
17.4%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Compare Details North Central High School ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Central High School ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.7%), White (17.4%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central High School is 6.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central High School is $26,301, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central High School 355th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See North Central High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Central High School 244th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See North Central High School in the ranking list.)

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St. Landry Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Landry Parish 47th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 17.87 373rd 408 8.6%
2011 21.43 369th 412 10.4%
2012 24.31 360th 442 18.6%
2013 13.18 410th 457 10.3%
2014 13.41 423rd 470 10.0%
2015 20.52 405th 482 16.0%
2016 30.72 327th 435 24.8%
2017 19.14 365th 437 16.5%
2018 15.46 361st 411 12.2%
2019 14.82 389th 449 13.4%
2021 19.39 373rd 459 18.7%
2022 22.71 356th 460 22.6%
2023 26.10 351st 465 24.5%
2024 24.28 355th 449 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.17 331st 403 17.9%
2019 17.84 368th 430 14.4%
2021 24.61 351st 455 22.9%
2022 24.45 355th 458 22.5%
2023 23.96 361st 459 21.4%
2024 28.14 331st 444 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.07 392nd 418 6.2%
2021 27.43 326th 441 26.1%
2022 34.44 308th 441 30.2%
2023 29.91 333rd 444 25.0%
2024 40.53 264th 415 36.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.24 149th 170 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.34 364th 418 12.9%
2021 13.88 391st 442 11.5%
2022 14.85 383rd 442 13.3%
2023 25.18 334th 443 24.6%
2024 22.25 349th 426 18.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.26 247th 313 21.1%
2019 24.55 266th 338 21.3%
2021 25.31 273rd 352 22.4%
2022 25.19 276th 360 23.3%
2023 32.71 241st 360 33.1%
2024 39.48 207th 333 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.05 284th 338 16.0%
2019 9.57 334th 350 4.6%
2021 21.86 308th 358 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 35.99 212th 290 26.9%
2008 30.79 221st 291 24.1%
2009 35.02 223rd 301 25.9%
2010 22.27 258th 297 13.1%
2011 40.44 217th 300 27.7%
2012 38.06 230th 310 25.8%
2013 54.00 171st 312 45.2%
2014 31.99 250th 309 19.1%
2015 37.32 242nd 312 22.4%
2016 43.20 213th 297 28.3%
2017 36.32 233rd 297 21.5%
2018 55.18 136th 302 55.0%
2019 55.35 141st 313 55.0%
2021 26.27 238th 322 26.1%
2022 39.48 198th 326 39.3%
2023 13.09 272nd 321 15.3%
2024 27.92 244th 333 26.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.62 89th 301 70.4%
2021 31.69 203rd 285 28.8%
2022 40.87 191st 322 40.7%
2023 15.92 271st 321 15.6%
2024 30.97 229th 328 30.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.70 178th 292 39.0%
2021 19.62 236th 288 18.1%
2022 50.12 165th 311 46.9%
2023 17.85 260th 308 15.6%
2024 31.00 225th 308 26.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.67 108th 291 62.9%
2021 44.85 169th 292 42.1%
2022 34.05 198th 301 34.2%
2023 9.03 276th 306 9.8%
2024 29.31 222nd 315 29.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at North Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.49 45th 233 80.7%
2021 39.98 137th 243 43.6%
2022 41.50 146th 256 43.0%
2023 24.59 193rd 252 23.4%
2024 44.26 138th 260 46.9%
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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 North Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 170 413 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 169 421 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 134 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 129 378 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 97 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 97 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 104 340 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 85 319 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 100 312 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 97 296 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 92 302 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 84 268 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 84 268 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 83 274 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 53 178 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 54 173 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 45 180 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 49 165 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 37 161 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2010 99 246 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 92 225 1 7 0 0 0 0 325
2012 99 233 1 7 0 0 0 0 340
2013 92 246 0 2 0 0 0 0 340
2014 86 260 0 3 0 0 0 0 349
2015 74 227 0 6 1 0 0 0 308
2016 80 237 1 5 0 0 0 0 323
2017 80 223 1 7 0 0 0 0 311
2018 67 215 1 6 0 0 0 0 289
2019 85 237 0 4 0 0 0 0 326
2020 64 205 0 3 0 0 3 0 275
2021 60 206 0 3 0 0 1 0 270
2022 58 218 0 6 0 0 2 0 284
2023 64 238 0 5 0 0 1 0 308
2024 46 213 0 4 0 0 1 0 264

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 583 35.0 16.6 75
1992 590 35.0 16.8 73.4
1993 481 35.0 13.7 75.1
1994 509 32.0 15.9 74.1
1995 444 32.0 13.9 69.8
1996 444 32.0 13.9 69.8
1997 444 33.0 13.5 69.1
1998 407 28.0 14.5 75.2
1999 414 28.8 14.4 86.2
2000 394 28.0 14.1 90.4
2001 395 25.0 15.8 86.3
2002 355 26.0 13.7 86.8
2003 355 26.0 13.7 86.8
2004 360 24.3 14.8 85.6
2005 234 21.8 10.7 85
2006 230 18.0 12.8 83
2007 228 20.0 11.4 86
2008 216 20.0 10.8 82.4
2009 200 21.6 9.3 82.5
2010 350 27.8 12.5 78
2011 325 24.7 13.1 89.5
2012 340 47.7 7.1 86.5
2013 340 45.0 7.5 88.2
2014 349 35.0 9.9 83.4
2015 308 19.0 16.2 86.4
2016 323 28.0 11.5 57.9
2017 311 49.2 6.3 75.2
2018 289 40.9 7.0 54.7
2019 326 48.0 6.7 60.7
2020 275 37.9 7.2 69.5
2021 270 42.0 6.4 71.9
2022 284 40.0 7.1 76.1
2023 308 31.2 9.8 81.2
2024 264 42.9 6.1 83

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 North Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 583 35.0 16.6 75
1992 590 35.0 16.8 73.4
1993 481 35.0 13.7 75.1
1994 509 32.0 15.9 74.1
1995 444 32.0 13.9 69.8
1996 444 32.0 13.9 69.8
1997 444 33.0 13.5 69.1
1998 407 28.0 14.5 75.2
1999 414 28.8 14.4 86.2
2000 394 28.0 14.1 90.4
2001 395 25.0 15.8 86.3
2002 355 26.0 13.7 86.8
2003 355 26.0 13.7 86.8
2004 360 24.3 14.8 85.6
2005 234 21.8 10.7 85
2006 230 18.0 12.8 83
2007 228 20.0 11.4 86
2008 216 20.0 10.8 82.4
2009 200 21.6 9.3 82.5
2010 350 27.8 12.5 78
2011 325 24.7 13.1 89.5
2012 340 47.7 7.1 86.5
2013 340 45.0 7.5 88.2
2014 349 35.0 9.9 83.4
2015 308 19.0 16.2 86.4
2016 323 28.0 11.5 57.9
2017 311 49.2 6.3 75.2
2018 289 40.9 7.0 54.7
2019 326 48.0 6.7 60.7
2020 275 37.9 7.2 69.5
2021 270 42.0 6.4 71.9
2022 284 40.0 7.1 76.1
2023 308 31.2 9.8 81.2
2024 264 42.9 6.1 83

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 North Central High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $21,972
2018 $23,091
2019 $22,524
2020 $22,979
2021 $26,068
2022 $26,301

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 351st of 465 Middle schools
 11.2%
Ranks 141st of 313 High schoolsRanks 272nd of 321 High schools
 39.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Central High School)3731
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)6043
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Central High School)5563
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6262
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (North Central High School)2828
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4426
 18%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Central High School)4235
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)5448
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Central High School)4264
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6367
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (North Central High School)3931
 8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4940
 9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Central High School)1626
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)5348
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Central High School)3966
 27%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6773
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (North Central High School)5230
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)6144
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (North Central High School)5440
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (St. Landry Parish)6958
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (North Central High School)7331
 42%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (North Central High School)8146
 35%
   End of Course English II (St. Landry Parish)6261
 1%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (North Central High School)6013
 47%
   End of Course U.S. History (St. Landry Parish)6041
 19%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (North Central High School)7050
 20%
   End of Course English I (St. Landry Parish)7467
 7%
   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 Students326308
 5.5%
African American237238
 0.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White8564
 24.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%81.2%
 20.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended North Central High School.

North Central High School ranks 244th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

North Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School

Students at North Central High School are 81% African American, 17% White, 2% Hispanic.


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