Below Average
#1068 of 1,288 schools in LA
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
School · Natchitoches Parish
820 Koonce St., Natchitoches, LA 71457
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
4th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Louisiana schools
#1,068 of 1,288
In Natchitoches
#9 of 9
public schools
In district
#12 of 13
Natchitoches Parish
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
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About Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is a public school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish. Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 1,288 schools in LA.
Structured state assessment records for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 7.3
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 180 students, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
97% of students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center — Students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from LA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center Compares
See how Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
820 Koonce St., Natchitoches, LA 71457
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OASIS OF LOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Natchitoches, see our Natchitoches schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71457 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,410
Median Home Value
$194,200
Median Rent
$801/mo
Population
25,485
College Educated
29.2%
Homeownership
57.1%
Avg Commute
19.8 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
33
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
What grades does Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center serve?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center rank in LA?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center ranks #1,068 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center a charter school?
No, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center a Title I school?
No, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
95.6% of students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.2%
- Phone
- (318) 357-9410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
Resources & Links
District
Natchitoches Parish- District Enrollment
- 5,205
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,838
- District Rank
- #12 of 13
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