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#1068 of 1,288 schools in LA
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
School · Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches, LA
A school in Natchitoches, LA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 Koonce St., Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natchitoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,410
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Natchitoches Parish
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is a public school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 180 students in grades 4th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.2%
- Phone
- (318) 357-9410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71457)
- 25,485
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71457; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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